BENEFITS & SAVINGS
If your company is in the seafood industry, harvesting, processing or aquaculture, in Nova Scotia and pay into WCB, chances are, you are a Fish Safe NS member!
Members are entitled to the following benefits & discounts:​
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$200 rebate for life raft inspection (one per member)
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$100 rebate for immersion suit purchase or inspection (up to 3 per member)
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$80 rebate for CSA-approved PFD purchase (up to 3 per member)
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$145 discount on Marine Advanced First Aid
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$80 discount on Marine Basic First Aid
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$80 discount on Standard First Aid
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$30 discount on Mental Health for the Workplace
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$75 discount on Forklift Operator Certificate
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Industry-specific safety training
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Industry-specific occupational health and safety manual & prevention programs
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Members have access to fully trained & professional Safety Advisors
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A direct voice in the operation and priorities of Fish Safe NS and its Board of Directors
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Industry-specific safety website with free resources
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Shared best practices between members in the industry and other seafood sectors
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Advocacy for safety in the NS Seafood industry along with having a steadfast voice at government level discussions
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Reduced WCB rates, saving your company money, reducing injuries and increasing your bottom line. A 5% reduction annually more than covers the Fish Safe NS membership levy, our Fish Harvesting Members on average have seen a 10% decrease/year since 2015.
For any questions please reach out to our office. We would be pleased to discuss in detail the advantages of you and your company being a member of Fish Safe NS. 902-471-3534 email admin@fisheriessafety.ca ?
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Fish Safe NS offers all of the following training courses, with discounted rates for members:
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Marine Basic First Aid (2 day)
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Marine Advanced First Aid (5 day)
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Mental Health First Aid for the workplace (1 day)
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Standard First Aid Training (2 days)
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Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls (1/2 day)
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Safe Lifting (1/2 day)
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Forklift operator certificate (1 day)
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Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training
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Man Overboard Drill Training (2 hours) (free to members)
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Vessel Preparedness Checks (2 hours) (free to members)
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Wheelhouse Safety Logbook training (5-6 hours) (free to members)
*All safety resources created by Fish Safe NS, such as the Wheelhouse Safety Logbook, Safety Equipment Checklists, PFD signs, On-board Familiarization Checklist, Safety posters, etc. are free to all members.
For more information on course schedules and locations, or custom training, please call or text (902)-471-3534.
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NOTE: To receive FSNS rates, you MUST register prior to the course through the FSNS office. NO exceptions. NOT retroactive. Visit our website or call us at 902-471-3534 and ask about DISCOUNTS ON SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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Effective February 26, 2024 Prices subject to change without notice