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Preventing Sprain and Strain Injuries in Your Workplace

  Summary: Introduces musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) as common workplace injuries affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, highlighting their high occurrence, associated direct costs (e.g., physiotherapy, wage replacement), and…
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Work-Connected Recovery for Employers

What is work-connected recovery? The Work-Connected Recovery (WCR) program is a network of WCB-approved health care providers . It enables fast access to a WCB-covered assessment after a workplace injury, with further treatment when needed. The…
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Summary of Policy Changes - Bill 144 pdf

This is a summary document of Bill 144's changes to the Workers' Compensation Act
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How to Create a Safety Program

8 steps to a safe workplace Most businesses in Nova Scotia are required by law to have an occupational health and safety (OH&S) policy and program. This helps protect your workers from both physical injury as well as psychological harm from…
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Internal Responsibility System

Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility In every workplace, employers, workers, and contractors all play a part in keeping people safe. This shared approach is called the internal responsibility system (IRS) , and it’s the foundation of…
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Fisheries industry in Nova Scotia

As traps go down and another lobster season is in full swing, Dumping Day is a reminder that preparation and leadership save lives. Every safe decision helps ensure everyone makes it home. Keep safety top of mind—every trip, every crew member,…
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Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)

The most common type of injury Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) involve our muscles and skeleton. They can also affect tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, and blood vessels. Some everyday names for MSIs are sprains and strains over-exertion soft…
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Manufacturing in Nova Scotia

Making the workplace safer Manufacturing is the largest goods-producing sector in Nova Scotia, employing over 35,000 workers. The industry accounts for nearly 75% of Nova Scotia’s exports, with key products being rubber tires and seafood, among…
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