AdminJul 27, 20201 minNSTSA New Executive DirectorNSTSA Board of Directors is pleased to announce Monica Thomsen CSS CHSC as the new Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Trucking Safety...
AdminJun 1, 20201 minNSTSA is Open For BusinessLike many other businesses, NSTSA had been working remotely, while continuing to support our customers when the State of Emergency was decla
AdminApr 15, 20201 minWorkers Compensation (NS) - New Business Registration Goes On-LineBusinesses can now register on-line for Workplace Insurance including Special Protection Coverage. All Workers Compensation services are...
AdminApr 5, 20202 minTransport Canada provides Advice for Drivers Working during Covid-19 PandemicTransport Canada provided some guidance for commercial vehicle operations on April 1, 2020. We want to highlight some of the sage advice...
AdminMar 31, 20201 minCCOHS Makes Courses & Publications Available to Help Workplaces during Covid-19During the pandemic, CCOHS is making the following courses and publications available for free as well as other credible resources...
AdminMar 30, 20201 minCovid-19 ResourcesDuring these unprecedented times with the Covid-19 pandemic, life can be difficult and the uncertainty can be overwhelming. Access to...
AdminMar 12, 20201 minWCB Clearance Letters Are Now Completely DigitalNow, more than ever, having digital access to the information you need is important. Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia is now...
AdminJan 3, 20191 min7 Day Circle CheckWith industry input we have updated our 7 Day Circle Check form. We are now shipping the forms out to those who had requested our 7 day...
AdminDec 10, 20181 minDriver Appreciation Week 2018This week is Driver Appreciation Week throughout the United States and parts of Canada. Professional drivers do amazing work! They...
AdminDec 2, 20181 minWHMIS 2015 Effect December 1, 2018The 3 year change over from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 is now complete. WHMIS 2015 is now in full effect. For the employer this means:...
AdminSep 24, 20181 minHooked On TrucksA unique project is currently on display at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton Nova Scotia. The Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia has...
AdminSep 2, 20181 minNational Trucking WeekDuring the first week of September, Canada celebrates National Trucking Week. The trucking industry is pretty much involved in everything...
AdminJul 24, 20181 minCannabis & Workplace Safety Online CourseThe legalization of off-duty cannabis (marijuana) use will present many new challenges and unique hazards within the workplace, and...
AdminJul 4, 20181 minSlow Down Move Over Law Updated in Nova Scotia Now Includes Tow TrucksThe province of Nova Scotia in a recent amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act has added tow trucks to the list of vehicles you must slow...
AdminMay 7, 20181 minNAOSH Week May 6 -12, 2018The goal of NAOSH Week (North American Occupational Safety and Health Week) is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on...
AdminApr 30, 20182 minNova Scotia Updates Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection RegulationsThe province of Nova Scotia has released the newly updated Commercial Vehicle Trip Inspection Regulations. This applies to any of the...
AdminFeb 20, 20181 minProvince of Nova Scotia Spring Weight Restrictions Partially Lifted Effective April 23 2018As of 12:01 am, Monday, April 30, 2018 the only counties in Nova Scotia that will remain under spring weight restrictions are the...
AdminNov 19, 20171 minNSTSA's Greatest TracksThe Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association is pleased to announce the release of our upcoming Greatest Tracks CD. NSTSA Greatest Tracks...
AdminNov 19, 20171 minReminder- TDG Regulation Update in Effect Jan 12, 2018The Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (International Harmonization Update, 2016) were published in...
AdminOct 3, 20171 minWHMIS/WHMIS 2015 Train the Trainer ProgramNova Scotia Trucking Safety Association is offering our very popular WHMIS-WHMIS 2015 Train the Trainer program. This program covers the...