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Safety Matters

Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.

Safety is a Worthwhile Investment

On September 4, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

WCB CEO Stuart MacLean's thoughts on the 2014 Employer Rates and the benefits of investing in safety.

Tagged With: culture of safety, employer, investment, premiums, rates, return to work, safety, surcharge

Turning Words Into Aid

On August 22, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

World Humanitarian Day launches campaign to raise funds

Tagged With: aid, compassion, #theworldneedsmore, humanitarian, World Humanitarian Day

Summer Water Safety

On July 22, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

July 20-28 is National Drowning Prevention Week. Learn tips to enjoy the water safely this summer.

Tagged With: beach, boats, pool, drowning prevention, safety , summer fun, water

Get to Know the Skin You’re In

On July 15, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Prevent skin cancer and know the signs.

Tagged With: melanoma, moles, sun safety, sunscreen, skin cancer

The not-so-lazy days of summer

On June 28, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

It's important for young workers, parents and employers to talk about workplace safety.

Tagged With: student, summer, workplace safety, young worker

The Gardener's Back

On June 10, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Avoid back injuries in the garden with these tips

Tagged With: stretch, don't lift, ergonomic garden tools

Back Injuries, Sprains & Strains

On June 6, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common type of workplace injury in Nova Scotia. And back injuries are the number one type of workplace injury.

Tagged With: musculoskeletal , sprains, strains, back injuries

Working Safe This Summer

On May 17, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Summer is just around the corner. If you work outside these tips will help keep you safe.

Tagged With: heat stress, seasonal workplace safety, summer workplace safety, workplace safety, young workers

Morgan Stobbe is a return-to-work success story

On May 3, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

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.

Tagged With: health and safety, return to work, workplace injury

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