CPHR CPD hours: 1.0

Description

A strong workplace health and safety framework is essential to protecting workers, reducing risk, and supporting organizational well-being.

In this informative session, Sterling Kendall, Safety Advisor with Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, will introduce the role of the Safety Branch and provide an overview of how provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation applies to workers and workplace parties across industries.

Participants will explore the Internal Responsibility System, the fundamental rights of workers, and practical approaches to hazard recognition, reporting concerns, and building a proactive safety culture. The session will also highlight recent regulatory updates, including workplace harassment regulations that came into effect on September 1, 2025.

This webinar will provide HR professionals and employers with valuable insight and resources to support due diligence, strengthen compliance, prevent injuries, and help reduce claims and costs associated with workplace incidents.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of Nova Scotia’s Safety Branch in supporting workplace health and safety
• Recognize how the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations apply to workplace parties
• Explain the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and shared responsibilities for maintaining safe workplaces
• Identify the three fundamental rights of workers: the right to know, participate, and refuse unsafe work
• Provide guidance on reporting safety concerns and accessing appropriate support
• Gain awareness of workplace harassment regulations effective September 1, 2025, and the free resources available to support businesses and workers
• Access occupational health and safety training tools and resources to strengthen workplace prevention efforts

About the Presenters

Sterling Kendall, CRSP joined the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration in 2013 and has held several roles supporting workplace health and safety, including Safety Investigator, Corporate Policy Research Officer, and Project Manager in Occupational Hygiene.


Since 2022, Sterling has served as a Safety Advisor with the Safety Branch, providing education and outreach across Nova Scotia to help workplaces understand their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Sterling is committed to supporting safer workplaces through prevention, awareness, and shared accountability.

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How to Register

Registration Deadline: May 6, 2026