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Employment Incentives Program (EIP)

Submitted by Ishant on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 - 11:05
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A guide to the WCB Nova Scotia Employment Incentives Program (EIP), outlining financial and technical support for employers to hire and accommodate injured workers.

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EIP-brochure.pdf (132.48 KB)
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WCB Safer Workplaces Together Report

Submitted by andrea on Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 10:28
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A strategic framework outlining Nova Scotia’s collaborative approach to workplace injury prevention, focusing on musculoskeletal injuries, psychological safety, and supervisor support to create safer workplaces together.

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WCB-Safer-Workplaces-Together-Report.pdf (1.53 MB)
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WCB Safer Workplaces Together Info Sheet

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 24 Nov 2025 - 10:24
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This document invites partners to join us in building a strong and purpose-driven network dedicated to creating meaningful impact in injury prevention.

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WCB-Safer-Workplaces-Together-Info-Sheet.pdf (222.23 KB)
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Top Tips: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 16:01
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Practical guidance to reduce workplace slip, trip, and fall hazards.

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Slips-and-Falls-fact-sheet.pdf (113.13 KB)
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Workplace Incident Investigation Report Template

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:58
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Outline to document incident details, causes, corrective actions, and follow-up.

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Investigating-Incidents-in-the-Workplace-Template.pdf (126.09 KB)
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Sample Workplace Incident Report

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:54
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Form to document employee incidents, injuries, contributing factors, and corrective actions.

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Sample-Incident-Report.pdf (86.4 KB)
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PEMEP Workplace Incident Investigation

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:49
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Framework to assess People, Equipment, Materials, Environment, and Process during incidents.

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Investigating-Incidents-Using-PEMEP.pdf (198.61 KB)
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Workplace Hazard Risk Assessment - Standard Matrix

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:48
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Matrix to assess workplace hazard risk based on exposure frequency and injury severity.

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Workplace-Hazard-Risk-Assessment-Matrix.pdf (196.06 KB)
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OH&S Risk Mapping Tool for Injury Prevention

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:44
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Tool to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards to prevent injuries.

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Risk-mapping-tool.pdf (1.15 MB)
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Rethink What Safety Protects

Submitted by Ishant on Mon, 17 Nov 2025 - 15:38
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Emphasizes that workplace safety safeguards employees and supports Nova Scotia’s workforce.

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Rethink-Workplace-Safety-Workforce.pdf (489.9 KB)
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