Rethink Workplace Safety

Safety and Health Week takes place May 5-10 and is an opportunity for all of us to rethink workplace safety. Whether you’re a leader, supervisor, or an employee, workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility and should be top-of-mind throughout the year. It’s important to stay informed and recognize that there may be elements of workplace safety that you haven’t considered. 

When rethinking workplace safety, remember that:

  • Workplace safety includes return-to-work planning
  • Protecting workers also means protecting Nova Scotia’s workforce
  • Workplace injuries can be both physical and psychological

We all have a role to play when it comes to keeping each other safe, and rethinking our view of safety is a great place to start.

Start building a safer workplace with these helpful resources

Employer Toolkit

Check out various digital resources that you can download:

  • Posters
  • Video call backgrounds
  • Email and website banners
  • Social graphics

 

 

 

Rethink when injury prevention ends

Safe, meaningful work during recovery helps workers get better faster. It also means better outcomes for workers, the workplace, and all of Nova Scotia. Learn more about transitional work and working safely after a workplace injury.

 

 

Rethink what safety protects

Workplace safety helps maintain a strong Nova Scotia workforce. Protecting each other on the job keeps our province moving forward. Learn more about the most common injuries and how to prevent them. 

 

 

Rethink what hurt looks like

Not all workplace injuries are visible. A safe workplace means protection from both physical and psychological injuries. Learn more about creating a psychologically safe workplace.

 

 

Safety Resources

We’ve gathered some of our best prevention and return-to-work resources together in one convenient spot for workers and employers to find what they need to create safe and healthy workplaces.

Safety Leadership - Leaders set the tone in any organization - they establish the kind of employer an organization will be. Regardless of the industry or the size of the company, everyone can play a role in promoting safety. How will you lead your workplace in safety?
Risk Mapping Tool - Great safety leaders take a proactive approach to identifying risks in their own workplace to prevent injuries before they happen. Our Risk Mapping Tool can be used in any workplace to help identify, assess, and control injury hazards. 
WCB E-newsletter - Sign up to receive the latest safety, prevention and return-to-work information and resources, straight to your inbox.   

 

Safety and Health Week Webinars 

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety is offering free online sessions throughout Safety and Health Week. Register to save your spot.  

5 Ways to Rethink Safety 

  • Make sure your team has the safety training they need 
  • Check that all equipment is safe and up to date  
  • Ensure psychological health is supported in your workplace  
  • Make sure an occupational health and safety policy is actively in place 
  • Create a return-to-work plan to support your team if an injury occurs 
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