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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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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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How to Create a Safety Program

6 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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Create a Return to Work Policy pdf

A guide to creating a Return-to-Work policy that outlines employer and worker responsibilities, promotes safe recovery, and supports timely workplace reintegration.
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Return to Work for Workers

Whether you have experienced a physical or psychological injury, work is part of a healthy recovery. In fact, most workplace injuries don’t need to result in time away from work—especially when supports and accommodations are in place early. Work is…
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Employer webinar: An update on how it's going, one month in | Supporting Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace with Chief Ryan Leil, New Glasgow Regional Police | A walkthrough of our psychological safety resources hub

    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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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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Forestry Industry in Nova Scotia

Forestry is growing safer Nova Scotia’s forestry has seen a huge improvement in job safety. That’s good news for over 10,000 workers and their families who rely on the industry for a living. Common industry hazards and injuries Uneven terrain, heavy…
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Health and Social Services

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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Return to Work for Psychological Injury

Return-to-work planning and support Whether someone experiences a physical or psychological injury, work is a critical part of recovery—and a key milestone in recovery from any mental health issue or psychological injury is being able to work. We’re…
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