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Workplace injuries hurt the most at home

A workplace injury has a ripple effect that impacts you, your family and friends and so many more. But it doesn’t have to.

About the Campaign

What Matters Most

The most important reason for making your workplace safe is not at work at all. What's your reason?

Workplace Safety Kit

This kit of materials will remind your employees that workplace injuries hurt the most at home.

Order Safety Materials

Get prevention and return-to-work materials mailed directly to you.

Canadian Safety Best Practices

Take your safety education and training up a notch with these resources.

Other Jobs

This activity is an easy and fun way to help keep everyone safe at work by reminding them what matters most is made possible by workplace safety.

Classroom Resources

From the classroom to the workplace, these resources support learning about safety.

Health and Social Services Sectors

1,585 time-loss injuries in 2022

Injury Stats

From cities to rural communities, office towers to shop floors, factories to fishing boats, workplace injuries are all too common.

Safety Certified

Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to workplace health and safety by becoming WCB Safety Certified.

Cory Nickerson

Nickerson leads by example, putting safety first by running safety drills and insisting that everyone on his vessel wear a PFD. Learn more about safety leaders in Nova Scotia.

Jean Paul Deveau

Kevin Pelley

Mainstay Awards

These awards recognize the very best practices in workplace injury prevention, as well as leadership in fostering timely and safe return to work.

About the Awards

Award Categories

Entry Checklist

How to Enter

Judging

Past Winners

Behind the Scenes

One is Too Many

Workplace Safety Strategy

This 5-year plan set out goals for a long-term vision: to make Nova Scotia one of the safest place to work in Canada.

Safety Matters Blog

Many young workers may be marking their initial venture into the workforce. Establishing a solid foundation of safety practices during these early stages shapes their approach towards workplace safety. It will influence the safety standards they will carry throughout the rest of their careers.

Safe + Secure Enews

Sign up to receive updates on industry news, trends, success stories, and safety tips.

Workplace Health and Safety Research

Safety partners working together to explore and research healthier and safer workplaces in Nova Scotia.