Pinch Grips
Tips to reduce strain from gripping objects between fingers and thumb for long periods.
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MSI-pinch-grip-fact-sheet.pdf
(277.19 KB)
Physiological Changes
Guidance to adjust work for aging, fitness, or health changes to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
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MSI-physiological-changes-fact-sheet.pdf
(186.75 KB)
Workplace Inspection Checklist – MSIs
Checklist to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in various tasks and postures.
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MSI-Inspection-Checklist.pdf
(1.33 MB)
WSIS Year-End Report 2023
This report presents key outcomes for 2023 related to the WSIS strategic goals.
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WSIS-Year-End-Report-2023.pdf
(4.89 MB)
WSIS Year-End Report 2022
This report presents key outcomes for 2022 related to the WSIS strategic goals.
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WSIS-Year-End-Report-2022.pdf
(452.05 KB)
WSIS Year-End Report 2020
This report presents key outcomes for 2020 related to the WSIS strategic goals.
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WSIS-Year-End-Report-2020.pdf
(660.28 KB)
Background Info – Young Worker Safety
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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Young-worker-safety-Background-Info.pdf
(105.48 KB)
WCB Reference Guide
An updated December 2024 reference guide from the Workers’ Compensation Board (Nova Scotia) designed to provide comprehensive guidance on policy procedures and best practices.
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WCB-Reference-Guide.pdf
(367.95 KB)
Preventing musculoskeletal injury through workplace design
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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Sprains-and-Strains-Preventing-MSI.pdf
(772.51 KB)