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Transitional Work & Accommodations for Psychological Injury

Understand what returning to work can look like Work is an important part of recovery after a psychological injury . Returning can feel stressful, especially while you’re still healing. Knowing what to expect—and seeing examples—can help reduce…
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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

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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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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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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Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries

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 work stressors happen over time. A gradual…
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Traumatic Psychological Injuries

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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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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How to Create a Safety Program

6 steps to a safe workplace Most businesses in Nova Scotia are required by law to have an occupational health and safety (OH&S) policy and program. This helps protect your workers from both physical injury as well as psychological harm from…
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Psychological Injury —information for Employers

Types of psychological injuries WCB covers 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. WCB covers 3 types…
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