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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 focused on…
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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…
Injury Report Form pdf
WCB PDF form for filing an injury report. This can also be done through MyAccount.
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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Automotive / Retail Gasoline Sector in Nova Scotia
Prevent injury in your industry Gas stations, auto repair and maintenance shops, auto part sales—they’re all part of Nova Scotia’s automotive and retail gasoline industry. Working around engines and chemicals leads to all sorts of job hazards,…
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Retail in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia relies on retail. Retail plays a major role in our economy, employing the second largest number of workers in Nova Scotia. Every day, over 30,000 people go to work in locally-owned shops, major retail chains and large, big-box stores…
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Manufacturing
Building a safer workplace Nearly 11% of all serious injuries in Nova Scotia occur in the manufacturing industry. The most common injuries are: sprains and strains burns from chemicals workers getting caught in machinery and equipment…
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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WCB Physician Report Form 8/10 pdf
This form is used by physicians and nurse practitioners to document patient information, injury details, treatment plans, and return-to-work assessments for workers' compensation claims in Nova Scotia.
Return to Work
Return to work is an important part of the claims process Whether an injury is physical or psychological, work is part of a healthy recovery. In fact, most workplace injuries don’t need to result in time away from work—especially when supports and…
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