Despite low injury rates, it takes far too long to create healthy, safe returns to the workplace HALIFAX, NS – In 2020, people injured on the job in Nova Scotia were off work for a total of 3,131 person-years – a staggering statistic that has very real human and economic impact, WCB N

Transporting, storing, and handling flammable or combustible liquids without effective bonding and grounding systems in place can lead to explosion and fire. This slide show highlights the importance of using engineering controls, among other types of controls, to reduce these hazards

Ninety per cent of Sask. employers had zero injuries and zero fatalities Article content Text The WCB remains fully funded at 112.4 per cent Workplace Total injury rate decreases to 4.46 per 100 workers Time Loss injury rate decreases to 1.78 per 100 workers

Construction employers must take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission and illness to themselves, workers, and others at the workplace. Prime contractors have specific responsibilities for health and safety on a multiple-employer construction site and mus

On National Day of Mourning, workers, families, employers and others come together to commemorate workers who have lost their lives due to a workplace injury or disease. The day marks an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to protecting the health, safety and well-being of

Each year on April 28, Nova Scotians honour lives lost and those who were injured or suffered illness due to their work, as part of the National Day of Mourning.

Wednesday, April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, a day set aside to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. On this day, and throughout the year, Islanders are encouraged to remember those we have lost and those affected by workplace tragedy, by

Every year, on the National Day of Mourning, WorkplaceNL joins all Canadians in remembering those who lost their lives or were injured due to their work.