BENEFITS & SAVINGS
Working with Fish Safe NS allows you to take advantage of the following opportunities:
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Greatly discounted training from St. John Ambulance first aid courses & most offerings from
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Discounts on safety equipment, clothing and services
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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.


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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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 (1-2 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 April 1, 2020, for a limited time only. Prices subject to change without notice