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Preventing Workplace Injury: Getting Started Survey

Submitted by jesse on Thu, 2 Oct 2025 - 10:15
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The Preventing Workplace Injury: Getting Started Survey is a series of questions to get you thinking about safety in your workplace.

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WCB_Survey_2010.pdf (883.54 KB)
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How to Talk About Psychological Injury in Your Workplace

Talking to a worker about psychological injuries can be difficult. As an employer or supervisor, your support matters. Open communication helps at every stage:

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Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

Creating a psychologically safe workplace isn’t complicated. Small, consistent actions can protect your workers’ mental health, help them perform at their best, and prevent injury.

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Workplace Harassment and Bullying: Employer Checklist

Submitted by jesse on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 14:11
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (First Responders)

Support for first responders

Because of your work, first responders face more traumatic events than most people, which increases the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Psychological Injury Support Team

We’re with you—every step of the way

A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone.

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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.

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How a Psychological Injury Claim is Decided

We’re here for you

A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to feel anxious while you wait for a decision.

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How to Open a Psychological Injury Claim

We are here for you

A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to be anxious about starting a claim. We’re here to guide you, at your pace, throughout the entire process.

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Self-Assessment for Psychological Injury

Find out if your situation might be covered by WCB

People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work.

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