Support for first responders Because of their work, first responders face more traumatic events than most people. This increases the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . If you think a worker might have PTSD, encourage them to talk to a…

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Traumatic Psychological Injury —a guide for employers

Understand what’s covered and how to get help People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious stressors at work build over time. Traumatic…

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Gradual Onset Psychological Injury for Employers

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How to Open a Psychological Injury Claim

We’re here to help your worker—and you Psychological injuries can be hard to navigate. A client care navigator —part of our specially trained team for psychological injuries—will guide you, your worker, and your workplace at a supportive pace…

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How a Psychological Injury Claim is Decided

We’re here to support you and your worker A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal for workers to feel anxious while they wait for a decision. From the first call to the decision, our team checks in, explains each step—and, when…

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Employer Information Guide pdf

This guide provides information about various forms you will need to complete, as well as checklists and other materials you can use to develop and implement health and safety and return-to-work programs in your workplace. It is intended to bring…

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Preventing musculoskeletal injury through workplace design pdf

This document is an introduction to musculoskeletal injury. It should help you learn how to prevent these injuries in your workplace.

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Background Info – Young Worker Safety pdf

A summary of WCB Nova Scotia data highlighting injury trends among young workers under 25, including common industries affected, frequently injured body parts, and examples of workplace incidents.

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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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Safety Laws and Regulations

Every employer and worker in Nova Scotia must follow safety laws. These laws set the rules for equipment, the work environment, and how jobs are done. They help prevent injuries and keep people safe. This page gives the basics, and links you to the…

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