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Manufacturing in Nova Scotia

Making the workplace safer Manufacturing is the largest goods-producing sector in Nova Scotia, employing over 35,000 workers. The industry accounts for nearly 75% of Nova Scotia’s exports, with key products being rubber tires and seafood, among…
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Hospitality Industry in Nova Scotia

How to prevent injury in your industry The hospitality industry is an important part of Nova Scotia’s economy. Over 50,000 people work in this fast-paced world. Life in hospitality is often intense and stressful. Quiet one minute, running off your…
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Return to Work Planning for Employers

As an employer, you play a key role in helping workers who are injured or ill get back to work early and safely. An effective plan supports healing, reduces time lost, and can lower your premium costs. A safe return takes teamwork. You, the worker,…
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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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GPI Update and Duty to Cooperate Introduction

    Summary: Provides an update on WCB Nova Scotia’s first virtual employer engagement session of the year, focused on workplace injury management. Shares key insights on psychological injury claims, including the new service model, claim…
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Duty to Cooperate - Worker Fact Sheet pdf

Worker fact sheet for Duty to Cooperate policy changes.
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An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in

    Summary: Provides an overview of the Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) project in Nova Scotia, highlighting preparation since 2022, consultations with other jurisdictions, and extensive stakeholder engagement including…
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Fisheries industry in Nova Scotia

As traps go down and another lobster season is in full swing, Dumping Day is a reminder that preparation and leadership save lives. Every safe decision helps ensure everyone makes it home. Keep safety top of mind—every trip, every crew member,…
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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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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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