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Back Injuries, Sprains & Strains
On June 6, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common type of workplace injury in Nova Scotia. And back injuries are the number one type of workplace injury.
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Tagged With: musculoskeletal , sprains, strains, back injuries
Working Safe This Summer
On May 17, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Summer is just around the corner. If you work outside these tips will help keep you safe.
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Tagged With: heat stress, seasonal workplace safety, summer workplace safety, workplace safety, young workers
Morgan Stobbe is a return-to-work success story
On May 3, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
96% of injured workers in Nova Scotia return to their pre-injury employment in a relatively short period of time. When the injury is more serious, it takes commitment and collaboration to help the worker return safely.
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Tagged With: health and safety, return to work, workplace injury
April 28 - Day of Mourning
On April 26, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's comments on Day of Mourning
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WCB 2012 Annual Report
On April 19, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Moving towards a Nova Scotia that is safe and secure from workplace injury.
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Tagged With: Partnership, Workplace Safety Strategy , Annual Report, Nova Scotia
Choose Healthy Easter Treats
On March 28, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Walk into any retail center in the days leading up to Easter and you would be forgiven if you thought it was open season on sugar and chocolate.
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Launching the Workplace Safety Strategy
On March 21, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's thoughts on the new Workplace Safety Strategy.
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Tagged With: government, labour and advanced education, nova scotia, workplace safety
Canadian Agriculture Safety Week March 10-16, 2013
On March 12, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Tips to stay safe on farms!
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Stuart MacLean reflects on tragedy at sea
On February 21, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
WCB's CEO, Stuart MacLean responds to the Miss Ally tragedy.
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Tagged With: cape sable island, fishing safety, injury prevention, miss ally, nova scotia fishermen, woods harbour, workplace safety
Let's Talk - 10 ways to create a mentally healthy workplace
On February 11, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Feb. 12th is Bell Canada's "Let's Talk" day to raise awareness and funding for Canadian mental health programs. Learn how you can participate and contribute.
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Tagged With: let's talk, mental health in the workplace, workplace safety
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