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References
Access a wealth of information in our Resources & References section. You can find the most relevant safety information quickly and efficiently here.
General Resources
AWARE-NS
AWARE-NS is committed to building a culture of workplace safety in the health care and community services sectors.
LinkGovernment of Nova Scotia - Department of Community Services
The Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Community Services helps people live more independent and healthier lives by providing a range of social services. We work together with organizations across the province to administer social programs, including employment support and skills training, income assistance, affordable housing, and youth and family supports.
LinkGovernment of Nova Scotia - Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
The Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration helps people prepare for job opportunities and build the skills they need. We promote safe work environments and help employers and employees know their rights and responsibilities.
LinkGovernment of Nova Scotia - Department of Seniors and Long Term Care
The Government of Nova Scotia - Department of Seniors and Long-term Care supports the social and economic well-being of older adults. We oversee long-term care facilities and homecare agencies throughout the province. We also provide leadership and policy coordination across government to help improve the quality of care for seniors.
LinkGovernment of Nova Scotia - Health Equity Framework
We acknowledge racism and discrimination in our healthcare system, and the framework is our commitment to a more equitable present and future. The framework will guide our health providers and partners in identifying, reducing, and eliminating all forms of racism and discrimination within the health system.
LinkNova SAFE
Nova SAFE is a new Safety Branch resource that offers a modern and convenient way for Nova Scotian employers, supervisors, and workers to access important safety information on regulatory requirements for a variety of Occupational Health and Safety and Technical Safety topics.
LinkWCB
We set the standard for workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury, but if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work
LinkWCB Safety Certified Program
Preventing workplace injuries is about more than just writing a safety policy, forming a JOHS committee, or providing first aid training. It’s about making a commitment to your employees, customers, suppliers, and community to continuously work towards a healthy and safe workplace.
LinkWCB Working to Well
If you are injured at work, get back to being you with a safe and healthy return-to-work plan.
LinkPsychological Health and Safety
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Healthy Minds at Work
Everyone at the workplace has a shared responsibility for safety and health, and that includes mental health. Discover tools to help support your mental health efforts in creating a space where workers feel safe, respected, and valued.
LinkCanadian Standard on Mental Health in the Workplace
The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) – the first of its kind in the world, is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools and resources intended to guide organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work.
LinkMental Health Commission of Canada
Opening Minds is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides training and the tools to talk about mental health, change negative attitudes, and reduce stigma related to mental illness.
LinkMental Health for First Responders
WCB Nova Scotia helped first responders launch a new website that offers resources to help them deal with mental health issues that result from trauma they experience at work.
LinkWCB Resources for Psychological Health and Safety
Nova SAFE is a new Safety Branch resource that offers a modern and convenient way for Nova Scotian employers, supervisors, and workers to access important safety information on regulatory requirements for a variety of Occupational Health and Safety and Technical Safety topics. It provides clear plain language summaries with helpful definitions, direct links to relevant sections in our legislation, and additional resources that help make it easier to achieve compliance with our Acts and Regulations.
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We are committed to help make a difference in helping you build a culture of safety in your organization through leadership, stakeholder engagement, and effective OHS program training and development.
Need Immediate Safety Assistance?
Contact 911
Use this service when you need urgent support for safety-related issues.
Contact AWARE (1-902-832-3868)
For additional support on safety-related issues, or for guidance on health and safety protocols and training.
Is it a Workplace Injury?
Inform the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Board
Ensure the injured employee receives the necessary first aid and medical care promptly.
For incidents requiring medical attention or resulting in work time loss, you must inform WCB. Reporting guidance is provided by WCB at this site: https://www.wcb.ns.ca/Workplace-Injury-Insurance/Report-an-Injury.aspx
Is it a serious injury or incident?
Contact the Government of Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration
It is your duty to report serious injuries. A serious injury or incident is one that endangers life or causes permanent injury.
You must notify the Occupational Health and Safety Division at the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration whenever a serious injury happens at your workplace. Call or send the notice in writing within the following deadlines:
1. Fatalities—immediately
2. Serious injury—as soon as possible, within 24 hours
· Unconsciousness
· Fracture of the skull, spine, pelvis, arm, leg, ankle, wrist or a major part of the hand or foot
· Loss or amputation of a leg, arm, hand, foot, finger, or toe
· Third-degree burn
· Loss of sight in one or both eyes
· Asphyxiation or poisoning
· Any injury that requires admission to hospital
· Any injury that endangers life
- 3. Serious incident—as soon as possible, within 24 hours
· An accidental explosion
· A major structural failure or collapse of a building or other structure.
· A major release of a hazardous substance
· A fall from a work area where fall protection is required by the regulations.
Report:
Phone: 1-800-952-2687 (1-800-9LABOUR) or 902-424-5400
Email: [email protected]