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Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS)
The Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) brings together the people and organizations that support workplace health, safety, and insurance in Nova Scotia. Together, they help prevent workplace injuries and ensure support for workers and…
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WCB Safer Workplaces Together Info Sheet pdf
This document invites partners to join us in building a strong and purpose-driven network dedicated to creating meaningful impact in injury prevention.
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employers
health care service providers
WCB Safer Workplaces Together Report pdf
A strategic framework outlining Nova Scotia’s collaborative approach to workplace injury prevention, focusing on musculoskeletal injuries, psychological safety, and supervisor support to create safer workplaces together.
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health care service providers
WCB Safer Workplaces Together Video video
The 2024 government review of the workers' compensation system made something crystal clear: to prevent more injuries in the workplace, we need to change how we work. That’s why in partnership with the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration …
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Employer Webinar: Making Ergonomics Stick
Summary: Explains how to embed ergonomics into daily safety practices rather than treating it as a separate initiative. Outlines practical methods for identifying and assessing ergonomic risks in various work tasks. Demonstrates…
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Employment Incentives Program (EIP) pdf
A guide to the WCB Nova Scotia Employment Incentives Program (EIP), outlining financial and technical support for employers to hire and accommodate injured workers.
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employers
WCB Notice of Appeal to Hearing Officer-Employer Appeal-30 Days pdf
This form is used by employers to file a Notice of Appeal to a Hearing Officer within 30 days of receiving a WCB decision.
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employers
Keeping Newcomers and Youth Safe
Creating a safe start for every worker Starting a new job can be exciting—and overwhelming. For newcomers and young workers, the first day often brings new rules, new routines, and sometimes a new language or culture. Patience, clear communication,…
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workers
employers
Report Unsafe Work: 1-800-9LABOUR
24-hour workplace and technical safety reporting line 1-800-9LABOUR is a line you can call to get safety information or to report a safety concern you see at work. You can also report safety concerns you see in public if they relate to…
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employers
Work-Connected Recovery: Session for Employers
Summary: Introduces the upcoming Work-Connected Recovery Program, set to launch in 2026. Explains how the program—developed by WCB and administered by Lifemark—will streamline care coordination for injured workers. Outlines how simplified…
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larger employers