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Transitional Work & Accommodations for Psychological Injury

Understand what returning to work can look like Work is an important part of recovery after a psychological injury . Returning can feel stressful, especially while you’re still healing. Knowing what to expect—and seeing examples—can help reduce…
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Building an Effective Return-to-Work Program

  Summary: Introduces the concept of return to work (RTW) programs and their importance for both workers and employers. Highlights the impact of workplace injuries on employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being, as well as on company…
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WCB's Employer Webinar on Duty to Cooperate: Getting Creative

  Summary: Outlines the Duty to Cooperate policy effective July 15, highlighting employer and worker responsibilities in facilitating safe and timely return-to-work. Emphasizes early planning, ongoing communication, and collaboration to…
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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 webinars, in…
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Return-to-Work Procedure Development

Return-to-work procedures set your workplace up for effective return-to-work planning . Good procedures ensures return to work goes smoothly on a day-to-day basis. They spell out who does what, when, and how —from injury reporting to planning,…
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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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Work-Connected Recovery: When Physical Injury Happens at Work pdf

Use this handout to help managers, safety reps, and JOHSC members refer injured workers to care quickly.
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Understanding the Claims Process for Physical Injury

If you’ve been hurt at work—physically or psychologically—it’s important to file a claim with WCB. We provide coverage and support for a wide range of injuries, including those that affect your mental or emotional health. The information on this…
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Traumatic Psychological Injuries

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 Injuries

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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