IWH: Shift workers more likely to have longer recovery times

A new study by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) suggests that, not only are shift workers at greater risk of work injury, they are more likely to have a harder time recovering should an injury occur. For more information on this study and its findings, see the IWH’s website a
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CCOHS: Violence Against Health Care Workers – It’s Not “Part of the Job”

Violence in health care is more prevalent than we may realize. Research studies and statistics reveal that health care providers, particularly nurses, face a high risk of on-the-job abuse, both physical and emotional, from both patients and their families. For more information, see CC
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AWARENS: Workplace Violence Prevention

AWARE-NS and WCB Nova Scotia are working in partnership with the Workplace Violence Prevention Working Group to identify, develop and implement programs to create violence free workplaces. For more information on the Steps for Safety program, including resources and tools you can use
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Workplace Strategies for Mental Health

For more information and resources for improving and addressing mental health in the workplace, visit Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace’s website at: Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.
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IWH review: Inspections with penalties linked to lower injuries

A new review by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) found strong evidence that OH&S penalties and citations reduce work injuries. At the same time, the mere chance of being inspected may not be as effective of a deterrent. For more information on this review and its findings
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IWH study: Workers’ comp benefits keep poverty low among permanently impaired workers and their families

A new study by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) looked at the earnings of injured workers and their families and found little difference between the poverty levels of permanently impaired workers and their uninjured peers. It also found workers’ compensation benefits play an
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IWH leading indicator tool

The Institute for Work & Health Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM) is an eight question leading indicator tool used in several provinces as a measure of health and safety performance in workplaces. For more information including access to the questionnaire, see IWH’s webs
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Manitoba government introduces new PTSD legislation

The Province of Manitoba has introduced new legislation to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a work-related occupational disease for all workers. To learn more, see the Manitoba government’s News Release.
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IWH study: Divergent trends in work-related and non-work-related injuries

A new study from the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) found differing trends between work-related and non-work-related injuries. Injuries related to work decreased steadily over the 8 years studied while non-work-related injuries remained stable. From 2004 to 2011, work-related i
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IWH research: Identifying vulnerable workers

The Institute for Work & Health (IWH) has created a survey to help identify workers that may be at an increased risk of injury/illness. The survey assesses 4 dimensions of vulnerability: “the hazards workers face; the workplace- or organizational-level protection they’re offered i
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