Safety Matters

Using candy to reduce slips, trips and falls?

On March 6, 2018 in General by Cindy Porter

Check out this fun way to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls.

Tagged With: injury prevention, slips trips falls, workplace safety

Global Ergonomics Month

On October 7, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

This month draws attention to the importance of fitting the job to the worker to avoid unnecessary workplace injuries.

Tagged With: ergonomists, human factors, MSIs, sprains, strains, ergonomics, injury prevention

NSLC's prevention journey

On August 11, 2016 in General by User

A culture of safety is created through leadership and accountability, and it’s something the NSLC has worked hard to achieve over the past five years.

Tagged With: annual report, injury prevention, workplace safety

Slips, trips and falls can be prevented: Part 2

On July 14, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

A focus on trips, their causes and how you can prevent them in your workplace.

Tagged With: falls, injury prevention, trips, slips, workplace injury

Sprains and Strains Most Common Workplace Injury in NS

On May 12, 2016 in General by Heather Macleod

Sprains and strains are the most common type of injury experienced by workers in Nova Scotia.

April 28 - Day of Mourning

On April 26, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's comments on Day of Mourning

Tagged With: Day of Mourning, injury prevention

Stuart MacLean reflects on tragedy at sea

On February 21, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

WCB's CEO, Stuart MacLean responds to the Miss Ally tragedy.

Twelve Days to Health Holiday Song

On December 17, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter

This song (sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas) describes how to stay safe and healthy during the holidays and all year long.

Fire Prevention at Home and Work

On October 10, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter

It’s National Fire Prevention Week in Canada, and this year's theme is: "Fire Prevention Week – Have 2 Ways Out".

WCB Named a Top Canadian Employer for Second Consecutive Year

On October 10, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter

For the second year in a row, the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The official announcement can be found in this morning’s Globe & Mail.

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