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How to Create a Safety Program
8 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…
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Psychological Injury —information for Employers
Types of psychological injuries WCB covers 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…
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Discomfort Survey pdf
Form to record and assess physical discomfort levels and related job factors.
How can transitional duties help me stay at work? video
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Back Protection Poster - Push Don't Pull pdf
Poster reminding people to push not pull when lifting.
Body Injury Infographic image
An infographic showcasing different percentage of where on the body Nova Scotians are getting hurt.
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Back Protection Poster - Lifting pdf
A poster reminding proper lifting technique.
Traumatic Psychological Injury —a guide for employers
Understand what’s covered and how to get help People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious stressors at work build over time. Traumatic…
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Gradual Onset Psychological Injury for Employers
Understand what’s covered and how to get help People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious work stressors happen over time. A gradual…
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