Slips, trips, and falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries in Nova Scotia. They happen in every sector, at any time of year, and often result in serious harm.

Creating a safe start for every worker

Starting a new job can be exciting—and overwhelming. For newcomers and young workers, the first day often brings new rules, new routines, and sometimes a new language or culture.

This form is used by employers to file a Notice of Appeal to a Hearing Officer.

The 2024 government review of the workers' compensation system made something crystal clear: to prevent more injuries in the workplace, we need to change how we work. That’s why in partnership with the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI), we're launching Safer Workplaces Together, an action plan that will bring WCB, LSI, employers and safety partners to the table with a focused mission on injury prevention. With annual check-ins, this collaboration will be guided by solid data sharing, ambitious targets, transparent reporting and bold action on key priorities.

One team, with a clear plan to help prevent more people from getting injured at work.

Outline to document incident details, causes, corrective actions, and follow-up.

Form to document employee incidents, injuries, contributing factors, and corrective actions.

Matrix to assess workplace hazard risk based on exposure frequency and injury severity.