Other Tools and Resources

Here are links, resources and guides to help you create psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. 

WCB Nova Scotia was pleased to feature Dr. Bill Howatt, an international expert in workplace mental health as part of its webinar series on Gradual Onset Psychological Injury. Dr. Howatt's presentation focuses on how employers can promote mental wellbeing in the workplace, and help prevent psychological injuries at work.

Overall guides, standards and more

• Take this workplace assessment questionnaire to see how psychologically safe and healthy your workplace is.
• National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace 
• Workplace Mental Health: Mental Health Commission of Canada 
• Workplace Mental Health: Canadian Mental Health Association
• Health and Wellness: Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Wellness
• Psychologically Safe Leader Assessment
• A list of curated mental health resources from NS First Responders Mental Health
• CCOHS: Having Courageous Conversations
• CCOHS: Psychological Health and Safety Program - Assessing Psychosocial Hazards

Violence

• Violence risk assessment: Nova Scotia Government
• Assessing the Risk of Workplace Violence
• Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Form

Free Courses

• Free Workplace Health and Safety Courses for Residents of Nova Scotia
• Violence in the workplace
• Psychological health and safety awareness
• Being a mindful employee

Industry specific resources

• Mental health in the construction sector
• Leader safety playbook: Long term care, home care and disability support