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How to Talk About Psychological Injury in Your Workplace
Talking to a worker about psychological injuries can be difficult. As an employer or supervisor, your support matters. Open communication helps at every stage: Early intervention to keep a concern from becoming an injury Support while they recover…
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Psychological Injury
People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work. WCB covers 3 types of psychological injury . For eligible…
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Health and Social Services in Nova Scotia
Taking better care of the care providers Nova Scotia’s health and social services sectors include hospitals and health centres, long-term care facilities, home care, social services, primary care providers, and mental health and addiction services…
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Health and Social Services
Taking better care of the care providers Nova Scotia’s health and social services sectors include hospitals and health centres, long-term care facilities, home care, social services, primary care providers, and mental health and addiction services…
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Employer webinar: New Service Model and the GPI Claims Process
Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) as a new addition to WCB Nova Scotia’s compensable conditions, recognizing psychological harm that develops over time due to cumulative workplace stressors. Explains the…
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Employer webinar: Seamless support for GPI - Meet our new service provider
Summary: Introduces the upcoming Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) legislation in Nova Scotia, effective September 1, 2024, emphasizing employer preparedness and timely claims handling. Explains the WCB’s new service model…
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WCB Safer Workplaces Together Report pdf
A strategic framework outlining Nova Scotia’s collaborative approach to workplace injury prevention, focusing on musculoskeletal injuries, psychological safety, and supervisor support to create safer workplaces together.
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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…
Construction in Nova Scotia
Building in strength From road building to roofing, construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in Nova Scotia, contributing almost $3 billion to our economy. The work force of 16,000 skilled trades workers is expected to grow by 9% each…
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Preventing Workplace Injury: Getting Started Survey pdf
The Preventing Workplace Injury: Getting Started Survey is a series of questions to get you thinking about safety in your workplace.
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