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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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Forestry Industry in Nova Scotia
Forestry is growing safer Nova Scotia’s forestry has seen a huge improvement in job safety. That’s good news for over 10,000 workers and their families who rely on the industry for a living. Common industry hazards and injuries Uneven terrain, heavy…
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An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in
Summary: Provides an overview of the Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) project in Nova Scotia, highlighting preparation since 2022, consultations with other jurisdictions, and extensive stakeholder engagement including webinars, in…
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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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Return-to-Work Procedure Development
Return-to-work procedures set your workplace up for effective return-to-work planning . Good procedures ensures return to work goes smoothly on a day-to-day basis. They spell out who does what, when, and how —from injury reporting to planning,…
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Understanding the Claims Process for Physical Injury
If you’ve been hurt at work—physically or psychologically—it’s important to file a claim with WCB. We provide coverage and support for a wide range of injuries, including those that affect your mental or emotional health. The information on this…
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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…
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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WCB Rate Setting Webinar
Who it's for: Employers, finance staff, and safety or HR professionals who manage WCB accounts What you'll learn: How WCB determines employer premium rates The factors that influence premiums: industry rate, experience rating, and your…
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GPI Update and Duty to Cooperate Introduction
Who it's for: Employers, supervisors, HR professionals What you'll learn: An update on WCB’s virtual employer engagement session, focused on workplace injury management Insights on psychological injury claims: the new service…
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