Safety Services Nova Scotia’s WCB Safety Certified Accreditation helps organizations develop and maintain an effective Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management System that meets Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB Nova Scotia) standards. Our certification is approved by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia and recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, Transportation and Finance.

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Becoming WCB Safety Certified demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety, compliance, and continuous improvement by building a proactive safety culture across your organization.

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Benefits of WCB Safety Certified Accreditation

 

Achieving WCB Safety Certified status helps organizations:

• Strengthen workplace health and safety systems

• Reduce workplace injuries and prevent incidents

• Improve compliance and due diligence

• Qualify for government and private-sector contract bidding

• Enhance credibility with clients, employees, and stakeholders

 

A certified OHS program shows that safety is more than a policy—it’s part of your organization’s culture.

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What is WCB Safety Certified?

 

WCB Safety Certified is awarded to companies that successfully implement a compliant Occupational Health & Safety Management System. This includes:

• Safety policies and procedures

• Hazard identification and risk assessments

• Employee training and orientation

• Safe work procedures and PPE

• Incident reporting and investigations

• Joint Health & Safety Committees

• Emergency preparedness and record keeping

 

Certification Audit Requirements

A company wishing to achieve accreditation must successfully pass the WCB Safety Certified approved Audit. There are 23 elements of evaluation which are mandated by the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. 

• Occupational Health & Safety Policy

• Compliance Assurance

• Detailed Responsibilities

• Management Communications and Commitment

• Training Management

• Training On-the-Job

• Training Orientation

• Worker Participation/Safety Committees

• Incident Reports and Investigation

• Inspections

• Hazard Assessment

• Work Refusals

• Safe Work Procedures

• Emergency Preparedness

• Employer Rules

• Contractor Health and Safety

• Data Analysis/Objectives/Standards

• Health and Safety Meetings

• Maintenance Policy and Program

• Management Performance Standards

• Permits and Procedures

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Return-to-Work

 

Renewal Notice

 

Please allow a minimum of three weeks for all new and renewal certification requests. Applications submitted within three weeks of expiry may not be completed in time due to processing demand.