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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$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; Fish Harvesting Members on average have seen a 10% decrease/year since 2015.
NEW Flexible Rebate​
Did you recently purchase a PDF, First Aid Kit, EPIRB or a Defibulator for your company?
Provide proof of purchase and receive an $80. rebate!!
Download our Rebate Information PDF Brochure
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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 ?
(Last Updated June 2024)
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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 Safety Equipment Checklists, PFD signs, On-board Familiarization Checklist, Safety posters, Hazard Assessments, etc. are free to download and use for all harvesters.
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