Safety Training

Find JOHS training in your area

One of the primary objectives of the Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Safety Association is to reduce workplace injuries through the provision of effective, industry-specific training programs.  Training raises awareness, helps with problem solving, and is a critical component of the culture change required to implement a safety-focused workplace.

NSADSA, through its Curriculum Committee and supported by injury data provided by the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, will identify the most critical areas for training in the retail automotive sector.  Courses will be offered in a variety of formats (e.g., on-line, classroom, self-directed) and will cover both the essential courses for all workplaces (such as WHMIS and First Aid) as well as industry-specific courses such as hoist or paint shop safety.

Because of our small size, NSADSA will provide members with access to relevant existing resources and resources that can be cost-effectively customized for our members’ needs.

Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committee Training

The Nova Scotia Automobile Dealers Safety Association (NSADSA) is pleased to provide Joint
Occupational Health and Safety (JOSH) Committee training for its members.

Who Should Attend? – New JOHS committee members who have not had their initial training,
JOHS Committee chairpersons, or committee members who need a refresher course on the
responsibilities and roles of the committee.
The winter training will take place in late February and will be delivered via a two-part
combination of online modules (6 hrs) and an onsite training session (5.5hrs).
The training will cover such topics as,
• A JOHS Committee Overview
• Job Safety Analysis
• Workplace Inspection
• Incident/Accident Investigations
All modules will consist of a theory component online and a practical component onsite. The
Training will be provided by Mr. Mike Doucette Occupational Health and Educational Services
(OHES).

*All online modules must be completed and verified by OHES prior to attending the
onsite training.

The classroom portion of the training will run from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM at various locations
throughout the province. Listed below are the 2021 dates and locations.
Registration for the training will commence late fall. The total cost for the training will be $75.00 per person.

DateLocationVenue
Tuesday February 23 SydneyHoliday Inn – Waterfront
Wednesday February 24AntigonishMaritime Inn
Friday February 26TruroBest Western
Tuesday March 2AmherstWandlyn Inn
Thursday March 4YarmouthRodd Grand Hotel
Monday March 8WolfvilleOld Orchard Inn
Wednesday March 10DartmouthOHES Offices