Understand what returning to work can look like Work is an important part of recovery after a psychological injury . Returning can feel stressful, especially while you’re still healing. Knowing what to expect—and seeing examples—can help reduce…

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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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Work Capabilities: Definitions and How to Use Them

This page explains standard terms used by WCB and health care providers when planning treatment and return to work. It is written for service providers, and it can help employers and supervisors plan safe transitional duties. Transitional work…

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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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How to Create a Safety Program

6 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…

Create a Return to Work Policy pdf

A guide to creating a Return-to-Work policy that outlines employer and worker responsibilities, promotes safe recovery, and supports timely workplace reintegration.

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