{"id":16390,"date":"2023-05-01T09:44:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T16:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/csns-recognizes-safety-excellence-on-site-magazine\/"},"modified":"2023-05-01T09:44:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T16:44:42","slug":"csns-recognizes-safety-excellence-on-site-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/csns-recognizes-safety-excellence-on-site-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"CSNS recognizes safety excellence – On-Site Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Representing Bird Construction, winner of the Workplace Mental Health Award, are (from left): Dan Andersson, HSE director Atlantic region; Jason Lapthorne, HSE coordinator; Jayme Niford, operations manager; and Neal Lade, vice-president and district manager, Atlantic region.\u00a0(Photo courtesy of CSNS)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS) recently announced the winners of its 2023 Safety Awards, which were handed out at the association\u2019s annual general meeting. This year, the awards honoured 12 companies and three individuals demonstrating a significant commitment to occupational health and safety in the construction industry in Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year, we really look forward to handing out these awards at our AGM. It\u2019s not often we get to recognize the incredible work that folks in our sector are doing to keep construction workers safe, and we are happy to provide that opportunity,\u201d said MJ MacDonald, CEO of CSNS. \u201cThese companies should be looked upon by others as shining examples of doing safety right.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s CSNS Safety Awards included the addition of a mental health award and a young worker safety award to recognize leaders in those areas.<\/p>\n

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CSNS SAFETY AWARD WINNERS 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Women and Safety Leadership Award<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Presented to a woman in health and safety who exemplifies the highest standards for safety leadership, going above and beyond to create change, this year\u2019s winner is Cheyenne Coulton, health and safety advisor at Pomerleau.<\/p>\n

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Safety Champion Award<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This award is presented to an individual who consistently demonstrates outstanding safety excellence and support for their industry peers. This year\u2019s winner is Debbie Greencorn, accounts payable supervisor and joint occupational health and safety committee co-chair at the Town of New Glasgow.<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: T. Devon Buell, OHS manager, McCarthy\u2019s Roofing.<\/p>\n

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Best Safety Culture Award<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Recognizing excellence in an organization\u2019s OHS culture, with strong safety leadership, a commitment to continuous improvement, and employees who take accountability for safety, this year\u2019s winner is The Shaw Group Ltd, which developed a corporate safety strategy team made up of several senior leaders. All senior leaders conduct \u201cLeadership Safety Walks\u201d at sites other than their own for inspections and conversations with employees. Workers are highly engaged with the company receiving over 8,000 hazard IDs from employees in 2022.<\/p>\n

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Workplace Mental Health Award<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Recognizes a company that prioritizes worker mental health and understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. The 2023 winner is Bird Construction where leaders share knowledge and resources, and foster an environment where it is safe to raise concerns about mental health. The company offers virtual courses on mental health and Mental Health First Aid for managers. It delivered several toolbox talks tailored to mental health issues, and Wellness Champions throughout the company are passionate about mental health and raising awareness.<\/p>\n

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Young Worker Safety Award<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Recognizing an organization that displays exemplary health and safety practices specifically targeted to workers under the age of 25, the winner of this inaugural award is Iron Maple Constructors. Apprentices and new hires undergo a wide range of comprehensive training and new employees are placed with a more experienced mentor in the trades. Young workers are comfortable approaching their supers with safety concerns.<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: Ryson Interior Construction Limited.<\/p>\n

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2023 CHAIR\u2019S AWARDS OF SAFETY EXCELLENCE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This year, more rigorous criteria was developed for the Chair\u2019s Awards of Safety Excellence, the highest honour available. These awards are now determined through a combination of WCB statistics (injury rate and experience rating) and external COR audit scores over the past three years. Additionally, winners cannot have had any OHS prosecutions, orders, or penalties in the last three years. There is one winner for each COR category. The Most Improved award is based on the improvement in the last three years of a company\u2019s WCB injury rate and experience rating.<\/p>\n

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Chair\u2019s Award for Safety Excellence \u2013 Owner\/Operator<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Feindels Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Inc.<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: Wagner Property Services Ltd.<\/p>\n

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Chair\u2019s Award for Safety Excellence \u2013 Small Business<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Eastern Alternative Power Systems Limited<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: Built Tough Construction LTD<\/p>\n

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Chair\u2019s Award for Safety Excellence \u2013 Intermediate Business<\/strong><\/h4>\n

AML Painting Ltd<\/p>\n

Honourable Mention: Tate Construction Ltd<\/p>\n

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Chair\u2019s Award for Safety Excellence \u2013 Standard Business<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trane Canada<\/p>\n

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Most Improved<\/strong><\/h4>\n

XL Electric Limited<\/p>\n

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