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Safety Laws and Regulations
Every employer and worker in Nova Scotia must follow safety laws. These laws set the rules for equipment, the work environment, and how jobs are done. They help prevent injuries and keep people safe. This page gives the basics, and links you to the…
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Hearing Health Services
This page gives audiologists and hearing service providers an overview of how WCB handles work-related noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) —including what’s covered, how claims are reported, what to document, and how to invoice. What’s covered …
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Employer webinar: New Service Model and the GPI Claims Process
Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries (GPI) as a newly recognized compensable condition under Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation legislation, addressing mental health impacts that develop over time due to chronic…
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GPI claim journey | Role of Client Care Navigators | Pre-existing conditions
Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries (GPI) as a new compensable condition under WCB Nova Scotia, recognizing mental health injuries that develop over time from ongoing workplace stressors rather than a single traumatic…
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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
Nova Scotia’s laws to keep workplaces safe At its heart, Nova Scotia’s OH&S Act and Regulations are about keeping people safe wherever work is happening. The Safety Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration…
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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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Poster - Young worker Safety Seriously pdf
A poster represents safety of young workers
Overhead Work pdf
Tips to prevent strain and injury from working with arms raised or overhead.
Prolonged Sitting pdf
Guidance to reduce strain and injury from sitting or driving for long periods.