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Industry Safety

Every industry faces unique workplace hazards. Understanding those hazards is the first step in preventing injuries and creating safer workplaces. Explore industry-specific information, tools, and resources to help identify risks, improve…
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Permanent Impairment Benefit (PIB)

When a medical examination determines that your injury has resulted in a permanent impact, you may be entitled to receive a PIB. The amount of this benefit is determined by something called a Permanent Impairment percentage (PI%). Your PI% is…
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Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit (EERB)

WCB’s first goal after a workplace injury is always to support a worker's recovery and safe return to work. Most workers return to work with the help of medical treatment, workplace accommodations, return-to-work support, and in some cases…
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Chronic Pain and Pain-Related Impairment

This page is for workers who want to understand how chronic pain is handled under workers’ compensation in Nova Scotia. It explains what chronic pain means for WCB claims, how a pain-related impairment (PRI) is assessed, and what to expect if PRI…
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Primary Ergonomic Hazards

Primary ergonomic hazards are the direct physical demands of work that can contribute to musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). The four primary ergonomic hazards are: Force Repetition Work posture Local contact stress Understanding these hazards…
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Ergonomic Hazard Control Options

Once ergonomic hazards have been identified, the next step is to select controls that eliminate hazards or reduce workers' exposure to them. When selecting controls, follow the Hierarchy of Controls . First consider elimination or substitution. If…
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Secondary Ergonomic Hazards

Secondary ergonomic hazards can increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) by acting in combination with primary ergonomic hazards or increasing the physical demands of work activities. The four secondary ergonomic hazards are: Aspects…
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Ergonomics

Ergonomics means fitting the job to the worker —designing tasks, tools, and workspaces so people can work safely and comfortably. It helps prevent musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) . These are injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints,…
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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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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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