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Employer webinar: Seamless support for GPI - Meet our new service provider

  Summary: Introduces the upcoming Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) legislation in Nova Scotia, effective September 1, 2024, emphasizing employer preparedness and timely claims handling. Explains the WCB’s new service model focused on…
Video Webinar Employers

An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in

  Summary: Provides an overview of the Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) project in Nova Scotia, highlighting preparation since 2022, consultations with other jurisdictions, and extensive stakeholder engagement including webinars, in…
Video Webinar Webpage Employers

Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces: An Introduction for Employers

  Summary: Introduces psychologically healthy and safe workplaces and explains their importance alongside physical safety in reducing workplace injury and improving productivity. Defines psychological health and safety, emphasizing prevention…
Video Webinar Webpage Employers

Work Capabilities: Definitions and How to Use Them

This page explains standard terms used by WCB and health care providers when planning treatment and return to work. It is written for service providers, and it can help employers and supervisors plan safe transitional duties. Transitional work…
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Trucking – Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP)

Simplified coverage for interprovincial trucking and transport If your trucking or bus company travels through multiple provinces or territories, you may qualify for the Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP) . APP is an optional program that…
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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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Pushing/Pulling pdf

Tips to reduce strain when moving objects by pushing or pulling safely with proper posture.
PDFs fact sheets Employers

Musculoskeletal Injuries prevention Guide pdf

Step-by-step guide to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve workplace safety.
PDFs Employers

Upper Extremity Repetitive Work pdf

Tips to reduce strain from repeated arm and hand motions through layout and task changes.
PDFs fact sheets Employers

Rethink Workplace Safety pdf

Poster that shows workplace safety includes both physical and psychological injury prevention.
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