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Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4L7

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(902) 477-5621 • Toll-Free 1-800-565-6788
Fax (902) 477-3517

Member Services

Occupational Health and Safety

NSTU provides members with comprehensive resources to understand and exercise their workplace health and safety rights. Teachers have the legal right under Section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to refuse work they reasonably believe is unsafe or poses a risk to themselves or others, without fear of reprisal. This section offers guidance designed to help teachers maintain safe and healthy learning environments.

Occupational Health and Safety Act: Questions and Answers

A Guide: Teacher’s Right to Refuse Unsafe Work (s. 43) • English | French 2024

Workplace Health & Safety: Know Your Rights • English | French 2023

JOHS Committee Self-Assessment Checklist • English | French

NSTU Member Incident Reporting Form

NSTU Member Workplace Refusal Tracking Form


Respectful Workplace Policy • English | French 2026


Contact Us

Nova Scotia Teachers Union
3106 Joseph Howe Drive
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 4L7

contractinfo@nstu.ca

(902) 477-5621 • Toll-Free 1-800-565-6788
Fax (902) 477-3517