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Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Application

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:22
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Submit an application to the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia for review of whether you meet the criteria to establish an occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) claim.

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Occupational Disease Injury Report

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:20
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This form collects personal, medical, and work history details to support a Workers’ Compensation Board claim for an occupational disease or exposure.

 

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Job Search Planner

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:17
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Firefighter Cancer Claim Form (Surviving Spouse)

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:15
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As the surviving spouse of the deceased firefighter, please provide the following information and complete the attached Firefighter Cancer Claim form.

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Firefighter Cancer Claim Form

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:12
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Complete this form if you have been employed, or volunteered, at a WCB Nova Scotia-covered fire department during any period of your employment.

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Benefit Payment Schedule

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Monthly payments for the Permanent Impairment Benefit (PIB) and Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit (EERB) are processed on the first Wednesday of each month:

October 1, 2025

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The Internal Responsibility System (IRS): We are all responsible making the workplace safe.

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 12:56
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Background Paper: Policy Manual Updates

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 12:53
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Policy Background Paper: Policy Development Policy

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 12:50
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Policy Development Policy

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