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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GPI Update and Duty to Cooperate Introduction

Summary: Provides an update on WCB Nova Scotia’s first virtual employer engagement session of the year, focused on workplace injury management. Shares key insights on psychological injury claims, including the new service model, claim…

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GPI claim journey | Role of Client Care Navigators | Pre-existing conditions

Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries (GPI) as a new compensable condition under WCB Nova Scotia, recognizing mental health injuries that develop over time from ongoing workplace stressors rather than a single…

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Employer webinar: New Service Model and the GPI Claims Process

Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) as a new addition to WCB Nova Scotia’s compensable conditions, recognizing psychological harm that develops over time due to cumulative workplace stressors. Explains the…

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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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An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in

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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Understanding the Claims Process for Physical Injury

If you’ve been hurt at work—physically or psychologically—it’s important to file a claim with WCB. We provide coverage and support for a wide range of injuries, including those that affect your mental or emotional health. The information on this…

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Hearing Health Services

This page gives audiologists and hearing service providers an overview of how WCB handles work-related noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) —including what’s covered, how claims are reported, what to document, and how to invoice. What’s covered …

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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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Health and Social Services in Nova Scotia

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