New Dashboard Improves Access to Workplace Safety Data

As part of national Safety and Health Week, May 4-9, Nova Scotia is launching a new dashboard to improve access to workplace safety data.

The Occupational Health and Safety Dashboard brings together key data on inspections, enforcement and incidents in one place, helping users better understand risks across industries and how safety trends and data change over time – and where attention and action are most needed.

“Workplace safety starts with awareness and accountability,” said Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. “This new tool gives employers, workers and the public better access to information. It helps them understand risks, track progress and support safer workplaces across Nova Scotia.”

The dashboard features six interactive charts comparing information monthly, quarterly or yearly. This includes inspections, orders issued, administrative penalties, serious incidents, investigations initiated and call inquiries.

The website is designed to make data more accessible and support stronger safety practices across the province. Additional data and features are planned in the future.

It marks the latest step in improving access to safety-related information, following the 2023 launch of Nova SAFE, a centralized online hub for workplace safety information and resources.

Quotes:

“The new dashboard allows us to have better information to provide better support and education for the construction industry. It gives us an easy-to-understand picture of our industry and allows us to compare to other industries as well.”
— MJ MacDonald, CEO, Construction Safety Nova Scotia

“This dashboard will be a great tool for industries to better understand the realities and challenges of workplaces in the province.”
— Joe Treen, Director, Occupational Health and Safety Programs, Safety Services Nova Scotia

Quick Facts:

• more than 3,400 workplace inspections were conducted in 2025
• nearly 1,900 orders were issued to address workplace safety risks in 2025
• more than 125 serious workplace incidents were reported in 2025
• more than 2,600 workplace safety inquiries were received in 2025
• Nova Scotia’s workplace injury rate was 1.19 as of March 2026, exceeding the 2026 target of 1.25; the rate measures how many workers are injured on the job per 100 workers each year

Additional Resources:

Occupational Health & Safety Dashboard: https://nssafetydata.ca/

Nova SAFE: https://www.novasafe.ca/en