Tools, Resources, and Links for Psychologically Safe Workplaces

Here are links, resources and guides to help you create psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. 

A long-time supporter of workplace safety and mental health, Linda Corkum recognized the need to provide mental health education and training through her role as Executive Director (retired) at the Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association. There, she brought in The Working Mind Program making it the first trucking association in Canada to implement the program.

Overall guides, standards and more

• National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace 
• Workplace Mental Health: Mental Health Commission of Canada 
• Workplace Mental Health: Canadian Mental Health Association
• Health and Wellness: Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Wellness
• Psychologically Safe Leader Assessment
• A list of curated mental health resources from NS First Responders Mental Health
• CCOHS: Having Courageous Conversations
• CCOHS: Psychological Health and Safety Program - Assessing Psychosocial Hazards

As part of Safety and Health Week 2022, WCB Nova Scotia offered an introductory webinar for employers on "Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces."

Bullying and harassment 

• Bullying in the workplace (CCOHS)
• Harassment and Violence: Assessing the risk **Assess the risk: Harassment and violence risk assessment tool (Sample, customize for your workplace. Please note - specific requirements noted on this page refer to federally regulated workplaces.)
• Guarding Minds at Work

Violence

• Violence risk assessment: Nova Scotia Government
• Assessing the Risk of Workplace Violence
• Workplace Violence Risk Assessment Form

Free Courses

Free Workplace Health and Safety Courses for Residents of Nova Scotia
Violence in the workplace
Psychological health and safety awareness
Being a mindful employee

Industry specific resources

• Mental health in the construction sector
• Leader safety playbook: Long term care, home care and disability support