Nova Scotia Working Alone and Safety Course 2026

1. Frage 1 von 25

   What is the main workplace safety law in Nova Scotia?

   • AThe Fire Safety Act
   • BThe Workers' Compensation Act of Ontario
   • CThe Canada Labour Code, for all workers
   • DThe Occupational Health and Safety Act
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   Antwort: D. The Occupational Health and Safety Act

   Nova Scotia's Occupational Health and Safety Act sets the duties of employers, supervisors and employees at provincially regulated workplaces.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   Section 2 of Nova Scotia's OHS Act is built on the Internal Responsibility System. What does that mean?

   • AOnly the government inspector is responsible for safety
   • BEveryone at work shares responsibility for safety
   • CEach worker is responsible only for their own safety
   • DOnly the joint committee is responsible for safety
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   Antwort: B. Everyone at work shares responsibility for safety

   Section 2 says the primary responsibility for a safe workplace is shared by the workplace parties, to the extent of each one's authority and ability.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   Does Nova Scotia have a separate working-alone regulation like the ones in Alberta and British Columbia?

   • ANo; lone workers are not covered by any safety law
   • BYes; it requires a check-in call every 15 minutes
   • CYes; it bans all lone work between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
   • DNo; the general duty in section 13 covers lone work
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   Antwort: D. No; the general duty in section 13 covers lone work

   Nova Scotia's OHS regulations have no working-alone part. The employer must still take every reasonable precaution under section 13, which includes planning for lone work.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   Under section 13 of the OHS Act, what must every employer do?

   • ATake every reasonable precaution to keep people safe
   • BPay for each worker's personal cell phone plan
   • CPost a safety poster and leave the rest to workers
   • DHire a full-time safety officer for every shift
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   Antwort: A. Take every reasonable precaution to keep people safe

   Section 13(1) says the employer must take every precaution that is reasonable in the circumstances to protect the health and safety of people at or near the workplace, including information, instruction, training and supervision.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   Under section 13(1)(d), what must the employer make sure of before a guard is posted alone?

   • AThat the guard knows the client's sales targets
   • BThat the guard knows the hazards they may meet
   • CThat the guard has worked at the site for a year
   • DThat the guard brings their own radio and phone
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   Antwort: B. That the guard knows the hazards they may meet

   Section 13(1)(d) requires employers to make employees familiar with hazards they may meet. This is the basis of your right to know.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   Under section 17 of the OHS Act, what is a Nova Scotia employee's duty?

   • AReport only the injuries that need surgery or a cast
   • BWork alone whenever asked, without asking questions
   • CTake reasonable care, co-operate and use required gear
   • DFix every hazard alone without telling the employer
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   Antwort: C. Take reasonable care, co-operate and use required gear

   Section 17(1) lists employee duties, including protecting their own safety, co-operating with the employer and co-workers, and using required protective devices and clothing.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   In Nova Scotia, at what size must a workplace have a joint occupational health and safety committee?

   • A20 or more regularly employed persons
   • B100 or more regularly employed persons
   • C10 or more regularly employed persons
   • D5 or more regularly employed persons
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   Antwort: A. 20 or more regularly employed persons

   Section 29 requires a joint committee at every workplace where 20 or more persons are regularly employed.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   A workplace has 8 employees and no committee. What does section 33 of the OHS Act require?

   • AA government safety officer posted on site each week
   • BNothing, because there are fewer than 20 employees
   • CA full joint occupational health and safety committee
   • DEmployees select a health and safety representative
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   Antwort: D. Employees select a health and safety representative

   Where no committee is required and 5 or more persons are employed, the employer must have the employees select at least one health and safety representative.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   You believe a lone post is likely to endanger you, so you refuse the work. Under section 43, what must you do first?

   • AWait a week and see if it improves
   • BReport it immediately to a supervisor
   • CGo home without telling anyone
   • DCall the media
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   Antwort: B. Report it immediately to a supervisor

   Section 43(2) says an employee who refuses must immediately report it to a supervisor.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    Your supervisor does not fix the problem to your satisfaction. Under section 43, who do you report to next?

    • AThe committee or representative, then the OHS Division
    • BNo one; the refusal ends if the supervisor disagrees
    • CThe Workers' Compensation Board, and no one else
    • DThe client's receptionist, then the building manager
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    Antwort: A. The committee or representative, then the OHS Division

    Section 43(2) sets the order: supervisor, then the committee or representative if there is one, then the Occupational Health and Safety Division.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    During a work refusal, the employer gives you other work. What happens to your pay under section 43?

    • AYou are paid only if the refusal is upheld
    • BYou keep the same wages and benefits
    • CIt is cut in half
    • DIt stops until the refusal ends
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    Antwort: B. You keep the same wages and benefits

    Section 43 lets the employer reassign you, but you keep the same wages and benefits. If you are not reassigned, the employer must still pay you.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    Under section 44, when may the employer give the refused work to another guard?

    • AOnly after the guard who refused has quit or been fired
    • BNever, even after the matter has been fully dealt with
    • CAfter telling them of the refusal, its reason and their rights
    • DRight away, as long as no one says anything to them
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    Antwort: C. After telling them of the refusal, its reason and their rights

    Section 44 bars assigning the refused work to someone else until the matter is dealt with, unless that person is told about the refusal, its reason and their rights.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    A guard is disciplined after a safety refusal. Under section 45, who must prove the action had a legitimate business reason?

    • AThe client
    • BThe employer
    • CThe guard
    • DThe Workers' Compensation Board
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    Antwort: B. The employer

    Section 45 bans reprisals and puts the burden on the employer or union to prove the action was solely for legitimate business reasons.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    Under Nova Scotia's Violence in the Workplace Regulations, what must an employer do for each of its workplaces?

    • AHire an off-duty police officer for each shift
    • BInstall cameras in every room of the building
    • CDo a violence risk assessment and write a report
    • DBan all visitors from entering after dark
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    Antwort: C. Do a violence risk assessment and write a report

    Section 5 of the Violence in the Workplace Regulations requires a violence risk assessment for each workplace and a written report on the risks found.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    When must a Nova Scotia employer set up a workplace violence prevention plan?

    • ANever; violence prevention plans are optional
    • BOnly after a worker has been hurt in a violent incident
    • CWhen a significant risk is found or an officer orders one
    • DOnly when the workplace has 100 or more regular employees
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    Antwort: C. When a significant risk is found or an officer orders one

    Section 7 of the Violence in the Workplace Regulations requires a prevention plan where a significant risk is identified or an officer orders one.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    A visitor threatens you on a night shift. Under Nova Scotia's violence regulations, who has a duty to report incidents of violence to the employer?

    • AAny person in the workplace
    • BOnly the person who was hurt
    • COnly the joint committee
    • DOnly the supervisor
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    Antwort: A. Any person in the workplace

    Section 12 of the Violence in the Workplace Regulations says any person in a workplace has a duty to report all incidents of violence to the employer.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    Since September 1, 2025, what must every provincially regulated workplace in Nova Scotia have under the harassment regulations?

    • AA union to handle every harassment complaint
    • BA full-time harassment officer on staff
    • CA written harassment prevention policy
    • DSecurity cameras in every office and hallway
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    Antwort: C. A written harassment prevention policy

    The harassment regulations, in force September 1, 2025, require every workplace to have a written policy to prevent and respond to harassment, and to train staff on it.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    How often must a Nova Scotia employer review its harassment prevention policy?

    • AEvery ten years
    • BAt least every three years
    • CEvery month
    • DOnly when a complaint is made
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    Antwort: B. At least every three years

    The harassment regulations require the policy to be reviewed at least once every three years.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    According to the province, which of these can be workplace harassment?

    • AA schedule change explained in advance
    • BA supervisor giving fair, respectful feedback
    • CA request to wear the uniform
    • DBullying, intimidation or threats
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    Antwort: D. Bullying, intimidation or threats

    The province says harassment can include bullying, intimidation, threats and other unwanted behaviour that causes harm.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    Under Part 4 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, what is an "isolated workplace"?

    • AAny workplace that is open after midnight
    • BAny workplace with only one employee on shift
    • CSurface travel time is 40 minutes or more
    • DA workplace with no cell phone service
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    Antwort: C. Surface travel time is 40 minutes or more

    Section 4.1 defines an isolated workplace as one where the surface travel time is 40 minutes or more.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    What must an isolated workplace first aid plan cover under section 4.18?

    • AThe client's billing details and contract dates
    • BTransporting injured workers and communicating out
    • CWhere the lunchroom and parking spaces are located
    • DThe guard's vacation, overtime and shift schedule
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    Antwort: B. Transporting injured workers and communicating out

    Section 4.18 requires a written plan for each isolated workplace, covering how to transport injured employees and how the site communicates with the outside.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    Under section 4.2 of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, what must an injured employee do?

    • AReport only the injuries that cause lost work time
    • BReport all injuries to the employer without undue delay
    • CReport injuries only to their own family doctor
    • DWait until the end of the month, then report them
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    Antwort: B. Report all injuries to the employer without undue delay

    Section 4.2 says an employee must report all injuries to the employer without undue delay.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    A guard sprains an ankle on patrol and needs medical treatment. How soon must the employer's injury report reach WCB Nova Scotia?

    • AOnly if the guard misses a full month of work
    • BWithin 2 business days of learning about it
    • CWithin 30 calendar days of the date of injury
    • DWithin 6 months of the injury happening
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    Antwort: B. Within 2 business days of learning about it

    WCB Nova Scotia says it must receive the employer's injury report within 2 business days when the worker needed medical treatment or missed time. Penalties can apply for late reports.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    A guard breaks a leg at work and is admitted to hospital. Under section 63 of the OHS Act, when must the employer notify the OHS Division?

    • AOnly if the guard asks for it in writing
    • BWithin 30 days, in the monthly report
    • CAs soon as possible, and within 24 hours
    • DAt the next joint committee meeting
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    Antwort: C. As soon as possible, and within 24 hours

    Section 63 requires notice within 24 hours for serious injuries such as a leg fracture or a hospital admission, and immediately for a death.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    Which statement about Nova Scotia's 1-800-9LABOUR (1-800-952-2687) line is correct?

    • AIt is the line for fire alarm monitoring
    • BIt only takes calls on weekdays from 9 to 5
    • CIt is the line for security licence renewals
    • DIt is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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    Antwort: D. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    The province's 1-800-9LABOUR line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and calls about imminent danger or serious incidents get priority.

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