The WCB provides workplace injury prevention and education services to all Nova Scotia employers and workers. We also provide workplace injury insurance coverage to approximately 18 000 employers and their 300 000 workers.

Employers have certain rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act and, in return, receive various benefits and services from the WCB, as appropriate.

Take one of the links on this page to find more information about preventing injuries, reporting injuries, rights and responsibilities, registering your company, reducing costs, making payments, obtaining Clearance Letters and more.

Employers Q&A:
1. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?
2. What are my health and safety responsibilities?
3. What are the minimum safety requirements for a company of our size?
4. How do I register my business?
5. How do I obtain a Clearance Letter?
6. How do I report an injury?
7. What are the benefits to me of having coverage?
8. What are my rights under the Workers' Compensation Act?
9. What are my responsibilities under the Workers' Compensation Act?
10. How do I pay my premiums/make my payments?
11. How can I reduce costs?
12. What is new about my 2006 Experience Rating Statement?
13. What is the Safety Incentive Program?
14. What insurance coverage and services do my firm receive for our assessment payments?
15. What is the Priority Employer Program?
16. How do we get a safety program started?
17. What is the status of chronic pain?