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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.
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Musculoskeletal Injuries prevention Guide pdf

Step-by-step guide to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve workplace safety.
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Upper Extremity Repetitive Work pdf

Tips to reduce strain from repeated arm and hand motions through layout and task changes.
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Rethink Workplace Safety pdf

Poster that shows workplace safety includes both physical and psychological injury prevention.
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Rethink Injury Prevention pdf

Highlights the role of safe, meaningful work in recovery and better workplace outcomes.
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Rethink What Safety Protects pdf

Emphasizes that workplace safety safeguards employees and supports Nova Scotia’s workforce.
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OH&S Risk Mapping Tool for Injury Prevention pdf

Tool to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards to prevent injuries.
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Workplace Hazard Risk Assessment - Standard Matrix pdf

Matrix to assess workplace hazard risk based on exposure frequency and injury severity.
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