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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.
The Gardener's Back
On June 10, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
Avoid back injuries in the garden with these tips
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stretch
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don't lift
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ergonomic garden tools
Back Injuries, Sprains & Strains
On June 6, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
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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musculoskeletal
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sprains
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strains
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back injuries
Working Safe This Summer
On May 17, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
Summer is just around the corner. If you work outside these tips will help keep you safe.
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heat stress
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seasonal workplace safety
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summer workplace safety
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workplace safety
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young workers
Morgan Stobbe is a return-to-work success story
On May 3, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
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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health and safety
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return to work
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workplace injury
April 28 - Day of Mourning
On April 26, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's comments on Day of Mourning
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Day of Mourning
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injury prevention
WCB 2012 Annual Report
On April 19, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
Moving towards a Nova Scotia that is safe and secure from workplace injury.
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Partnership
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Workplace Safety Strategy
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Annual Report
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Nova Scotia
Choose Healthy Easter Treats
On March 28, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
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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wellness
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healthy Easter treats
Launching the Workplace Safety Strategy
On March 21, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's thoughts on the new Workplace Safety Strategy.
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government
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labour and advanced education
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nova scotia
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workplace safety
Canadian Agriculture Safety Week March 10-16, 2013
On March 12, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
Tips to stay safe on farms!
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Farm Safety
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Farms
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Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
Spring ahead, with caution
On March 8, 2013 in
General
by
Cindy
Tips on how to work safely following Daylight Savings Time.
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Tagged With:
Daylight Savings Time
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Workplace Safetey
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