Safety Matters

At the WCB, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of workers across Nova Scotia. We recognize that mental health is a crucial part of overall health, and that addressing psychological injuries is just as important as physical injuries.  

Starting September 1, Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) is compensable in Nova Scotia. To better support workers and employers, we have introduced comprehensive new resources for GPI.  

What is Gradual Onset Psychological Injury? 

A gradual onset psychological injury is a work-related psychological injury that happens over time, and which is wholly or predominantly caused by significant workplace stressors, such as bullying and harassment. 

To learn more about GPI, watch this video. 

Here are new resources to help you to build and maintain a psychologically safer workplace in your organization: 

• Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

A closer look at the National Standard for Psychological Safety at Work, and the 13 psycho-social factors that support positive mental health. 

• Psychologically Safe Leadership

This section outlines the five domains that comprise psychologically safe leadership and provides valuable insights and action plans for leaders. 

• Tools and Resources

From new assessment tools to discounted educational resources and more, the Resource Center provides practical solutions to support ongoing mental health initiatives. 

Learn more on how to help prevent psychological injuries in your workplace and how to support your valued workers should one occur: 

Return-to-Work Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help employers and workers navigate the return-to-work journey after experiencing psychological injury. It includes guidelines, best practices and practical tools for a healthy recovery from psychological workplace injury. 

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