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Employer Rights and Responsibilities During a Claim
As an employer, if a worker is hurt on the job, you play an important role in their recovery—and if time off is needed—their return to work. You also have rights and responsibilities during the claims process. This ensures you, your employees and…
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Due Diligence and the Internal Responsibility System
Summary: Introduces due diligence and the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) , explaining their roles in ensuring workplace health and safety. Emphasizes that everyone in the workplace shares responsibility for safety, with accountability…
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Your Rights and Responsibilities
You have rights and responsibilities—at work and during a WCB claim. This page explains your safety rights under Nova Scotia’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and your role in keeping the workplace safe. It also outlines your rights in the…
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Internal Responsibility System
Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility In every workplace, employers, workers, and contractors all play a part in keeping people safe. This shared approach is called the internal responsibility system (IRS) , and it’s the foundation of…
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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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Workplace Health and Safety: Foundations and the IRS pdf
This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia.
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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