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WHMIS:

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, or WHMIS, is a comprehensive system for providing health and safety information on the safe use of hazardous products in Canadian workplaces. 

Nova Scotia’s WHMIS regulations are changing to align the regulations with Canada’s updated overall WHMIS framework. Changes include adopting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

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Workplace Hazardous Material Information System



FIRST AID REGULATIONS:

UPDATED JULY 10, 2024
In Nova Scotia, first aid requirements for the workplace are covered under Part 4 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations (WHSR). Part 4 references two Canadian Standards Association (CSA) publications:
  1. CSA Z1210 “First aid training for the workplace – Curriculum and quality management for training agencies” establishes minimum standards for first aid training
  2. CSA Z1220 “First aid kits for the workplace” likewise establishes minimum requirements for the contents of first aid kits.
Both standards were revised and published in April 2024. Nova Scotia has adopted these standards as “ambulatory”, which means the latest version is automatically adopted under the regulations. As with all standards incorporated by reference (Section 1.6 Workplace Health and Safety Regulations), there is a four-month window in which both the old and new standards are acceptable for compliance with the regulations. The new standards must be followed after August 1, 2024.

Most of the changes in both standards apply primarily to providers of first aid training or suppliers of first aid kits. However, there are two changes that may have direct impact on first aid in the workplace - allowance for first aid refresher training and changes to first aid kit contents.

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Updated Workplace First Aid guide

Workplace First Aid Revisions 2024


You can find more information on workplace safety guidelines on the WORKSAFE FOR LIFE website
Cosmetology Association (NS)
128 Chain Lake Drive
Beechville, NS  B3S 1A2
Canada

Hours of Operation
Monday 8:30 - 4:00
Tuesday 8:30 - 4:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:00
Thursday 8:30 - 4:00
Friday 8:30 - 3:00

*Holiday or Weather closures/cancellations will be noted in the Calendar.
Office: (902) 468-6477
Fax: (902) 468-7147
Toll Free: (800) 765-8757

General Inquiries
info@nscosmetology.ca

Provincial Exam Information
jill@nscosmetology.ca

Executive Director
Dana Sharkey, CAE
executivedir@nscosmetology.ca 

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Academy of Cosmetology
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33 Thornhill Drive, Unit 201. Dartmouth

Cape Breton Business College
Hair, Esthetics
93 Johnston Street, Sydney

CBBC - Halifax
Hair, Esthetics
1046 Barrington Street, Halifax
Eastern Esthetics
Nail Technology, Hair Removal, Eyelash Enhancements.
19 Crane Lake Drive, Halifax

Hair Design Centre
Hair, Esthetics, Makeup Artistry
278 Lacewood Drive, Halifax
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Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology
26 Archibald Ave., North Sydney

Elevate Beauty Institute of Cosmetology
Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Lash Technician
77 Crescent Drive, New Minas

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Hairdressing
50 Elliott Road, Middleton
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Hair, Esthetics, Nail Technology
372 Pleasant Street, Yarmouth

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Hairdressing
1240 Grand Lake Road, Sydney

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Hairdressing
39 Acadia Avenue, Stellarton