Safety award winners

Five award winners were announced last week as part of the fifth annual Safety First in Cape Breton symposium.

The five individual and organizations were recognized for their dedicated effort to effective workplace health and safety policies and initiatives.

The awards were sponsored by the Cape Breton Partnership, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia.

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Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.

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Award: NSCC Strait Area Campus

“All of the Safety First in Cape Breton award winners demonstrate true leadership, innovation and commitment to the effective delivery of workplace health and safety training and protocols,” said Keith MacDonald, president and CEO of the Cape Breton Partnership.

The awards were handed out during the annual safety symposium held Friday at Cape Breton University.

The event is the only one of its kind on the island and its organizers are committed to making Cape Breton the safest place to work and do business.