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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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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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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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Return to Work Toolkit pdf
A guide for healthy recovery from psychological workplace injury.
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.
General Safety and Prevention Tent Card - Check-in pdf
General safety and prevention tent card with messages dedicated to different situations to help protect everyone from both physical and psychological injuries.
General Safety and Prevention Tent Card - PPE pdf
General safety and prevention tent card with messages dedicated to different situations to help protect everyone from both physical and psychological injuries.
General Safety and Prevention Tent Card - Report It pdf
General safety and prevention tent card with messages dedicated to different situations to help protect everyone from both physical and psychological injuries.
General Safety and Prevention Poster pdf
General safety and prevention posters with messages dedicated to different situations to help protect everyone from both physical and psychological injuries.
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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