WCB News | June Newsletter

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Keeping Young Workers Safe
More Nova Scotians Came Home Safe in 2025
Webinar: Managing Psychological Injury Claims
Your Account is Now More Secure

Young workers account for nearly one in five workplace injury claims we receive during the summer months in Nova Scotia. As more young workers enter the workforce this summer, employers can help prevent injuries by making safety part of onboarding from day one. Clear training, regular supervision, and open communication help young workers build confidence and speak up when something feels unsafe.

Employers, supervisors, and safety leaders all play a role in creating supportive workplaces where young workers are prepared to work safely.

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More Nova Scotians Came Home Safe in 2025

The 2025 Impact of Workplace Injury Report shows continued progress in workplace injury rates across Nova Scotia, and highlights how workers and employers are supported through recovery. In construction, injury rates reached an all-time low. Manufacturing also recorded its lowest injury rate in 10 years, down 45 per cent.

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Webinar: Managing Psychological Injury Claims

Know what to expect when a psychological injury claim happens at your workplace. Join us June 16 for Managing Psychological Injury Claims: From Injury to Return to Work, a webinar that guides employers through the full process and how partnering with case managers leads to better outcomes.

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Your Account is Now More Secure

On May 11, we upgraded the sign-in process for MyAccount and WCB Online to include multi-factor authentication (MFA). The first time you log in, you will need to reset your password and set up MFA.

To keep your account secure, you'll enter a verification code each time you log in.

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Tools and Webinars

Temporary Worksites — What You Need to Know to Be Compliant

Join us and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration on June 11 to learn more about traffic control plans, signage, and safe-work procedures that keep workers and the public safe at temporary worksites.

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Three Ways Supervisors Can Support a Successful Return to Work

A supervisor plays an important role in someone’s work-connected recovery. Learn more about the three important things every supervisor can do to help workers stay, or safely return to work after a workplace injury.

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In the Community

Talking Safety in Cape Breton

VP of Prevention and Employer Engagement Tracey Newman presented at the Cape Breton Partnership's Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium, in an interactive session for over 200 health and safety professionals.

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Bridgewater Chamber Hosts Luncheon

Chamber members and business leaders in Bridgewater came together to hear CEO Karen Adams discuss how staying connected to work supports business performance, productivity, and a stronger province.

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In the News

In April, we recorded our lowest-ever rate of days lost to work-related injury, meaning more Nova Scotians are recovering sooner and staying connected to work.
Chief Engagement Officer Shelly Dauphinee spoke with the Cape Breton Post about what still needs to be done to reduce workplace injuries in Nova Scotia.
Free access to the CCOHS Business Safety Portal is now available for small and medium-sized businesses in Nova Scotia.

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Register for an upcoming webinar or explore our full library of on-demand recordings. Free workplace safety content, available anytime.

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