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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…
Webpage Employers

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…
Video Webinar Employers Workers

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…
Webpage Workers newcomers and youth

Keeping New and Young Workers Safe: What Employers and Supervisors Need to Know

  Summary: Explores the key responsibilities employers and supervisors have in keeping new and young workers safe on the job. Highlights the importance of clear communication, effective training, and ongoing supervision in preventing workplace…
Webinar Employers

Workplace Health and Safety: Foundations and the IRS pdf

This slideshow is intended to support safe and healthy workplaces in Nova Scotia.
PDFs slideshows training and orientation Employers

Release of Information Form document

Form health service providers

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…
Webpage Workers Employers
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