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Fisherman safety put first as start of lobster season delayed
On November 26, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
The start of the 2012/2013 lobster season is delayed due to bad weather putting the safety of fisherman first.
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Toward a Safer Future
On November 22, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
A message from WCB-NS CEO Stuart MacLean
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Don't Let Winter Bring You Down
On November 15, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Combine slippery surfaces with gravity and our species’ generally upright posture, it’s little wonder that the forces of nature conspire to bring us tumbling down from time to time.
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National Skilled Trades and Technology Week Celebrates the History and Importance of the Skilled Trades in Canada
On November 7, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Check out information on events happening this week in your community.
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Fall time change = fewer workplace injuries?
On November 2, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
We know that the spring time change has a negative impact on workplace injuries, but what about the fall time change?
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Boo! Halloween Safety Tips
On October 29, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Halloween is just days away. Get prepared with some great safety tips.
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Young Worker Safety
On October 17, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
Keeping the conversation going to keep young workers safe on the job.
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Fire Prevention at Home and Work
On October 10, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
It’s National Fire Prevention Week in Canada, and this year's theme is: "Fire Prevention Week – Have 2 Ways Out".
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WCB Named a Top Canadian Employer for Second Consecutive Year
On October 10, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter 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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WCB Rate Enhancements for 2013
On October 1, 2012 in General by Cindy Porter Cindy Porter
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia recently announced a set of new rate enhancements for 2013. What can you do to change your rates?
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