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Rethink Injury Prevention pdf

Highlights the role of safe, meaningful work in recovery and better workplace outcomes.
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Primary and Emergency Care Report pdf

This form is completed by physicians or nurse practitioners to report injury details, treatment, and return-to-work status for workers receiving primary or emergency care. Fax completed form to 902-491-8001.
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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.
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Duty to Cooperate FAQs pdf

This document provides answers to common questions about the Duty to Cooperate legislation and how it supports safe and timely return-to-work for injured workers in Nova Scotia.
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JOHSC Key Messaging Handout - Duty to Cooperate pdf

This document explains the new Duty to Cooperate legislation effective July 15, 2025, outlining shared responsibilities among workers, employers, and WCB Nova Scotia to support safe and timely return-to-work outcomes.
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About WCB Nova Scotia

WCB protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. We are the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Every day, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we help the people whose lives it touches, supporting an early and safe return to work. We…
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WCB Overview

WCB protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. We are the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Every day, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we support those whose lives it touches, and champion an early and safe return to work. We…
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Drug Formulary and Forms

WCB’s prescription drug coverage—a guide for physicians WCB’s Drug Formulary helps ensure workers injured at work have access to medications that support safe recovery and return to work. The formulary is managed through a partnership with Medavie…
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Transitional Duties: An Overview pdf

Tipsheet for transitional duties. 
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Why are transitional duties often so important? video

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