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Task Duration pdf
Guidance to prevent fatigue and injury by managing how long tasks are performed.
Lifting/Lowering pdf
Tips to prevent injury when lifting or lowering objects—use proper posture and equipment.
Physiological Changes pdf
Guidance to adjust work for aging, fitness, or health changes to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Pinch Grips pdf
Tips to reduce strain from gripping objects between fingers and thumb for long periods.
Power Grips pdf
Tips to reduce strain from repeated arm and hand motions through layout and task changes.
WCB Worker Declaration Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit Review Form pdf
This form is used to review and confirm a worker’s employment status and related details while receiving Extended Earnings Replacement Benefits (EERB).
WCB Introduction to Long-Term Benefits Permanent Impairment Benefit pdf
This brochure explains WCB’s long-term benefits, including the Permanent Impairment Benefit (PIB), ongoing medical support, and payment options for workers with permanent workplace injuries.
Preventing Back Injury
Back injuries are the most common workplace injury in Nova Scotia and a leading cause of time off work. Protecting your back helps you stay healthy, strong, and on the job. Whether you work in construction, health care, retail, office, or any other…
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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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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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