BECOMING WCB Safety Certified

The WCB Safety Certified Program helps companies develop and implement an Occupational Health & Safety Management System that meets WCB standards. Our WCB Safety Certified Accreditation is approved by the Workers’ Compensation Board of NS and recognized by the Nova Scotia Departments of Labour & Advanced Education, Transportation and Finance. Companies that have met WCB Safety Certified requirements have demonstrated their commitment to workplace safety & health by building a safety culture in their organization.

What are the benefits of having WCB Safety Certified Accreditation?

  • By implementing an effective OH&S Management System a company will understand the concept of loss control, thus reducing the potential for a serious preventable workplace incident / injury.

  • A company which has implemented an effective OH&S program will meet the requirements outlined in the NS Occupational Health and Safety Act. The NS Department Labour and Advanced Education, NS Department of Transportation and the NS Department of Finance recognize the SSNS Safety Certification.

  • WCB Safety Certified Accreditation provides the documentation necessary for companies interested in bidding on contracts. Government tenders and private organizations now require a company to have an effective Occupational Health & Safety program before allowing them to submit bids or proposals.

What is a WCB Safety Certification?

  • WCB Safety Certified is awarded to companies that have achieved safety excellence by developing and implementing an effective Occupational Health & Safety Management System within their organization.

  • To receive a Certificate of Recognition, a company requires commitment to occupational health and safety. The commitment extends past the slogan "Safety First" and deals with creating an atmosphere conducive to "Safety First". Components within a Occupational Health & Safety Management System include, but are not limited to: 

    • Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

    • Training

    • Policies

    • Roles & Responsibilities

    • Safe Work Procedures

    • Hazard Identification

    • Personal Protective Equipment

    • Monitoring and Investigating

    • Record Keeping

How is a company evaluated for WCB Safety Certified Accreditation?

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

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