A Partnership of Safety & RTW Champions Agencies and stakeholders dedicated to ensuring Nova Scotians are safe, healthy and protected from workplace injury,

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A Partnership of Safety & RTW Champions Agencies and stakeholders dedicated to ensuring Nova Scotians are safe, healthy and protected from workplace injury, insured against loss and supported as they return to work.

WSIS Goals Improve outcomes for workers and employers Improve service delivery Ensure effective governance Ensure financial sustainability

Is the System Working? Key indicators tell us how well we are doing

Notable Statistics 31,810 people injured (8,274 seriously) 7% drop in injury rate 140,000 fewer days lost to injury (13% drop) 22 people died as a result of a workplace injury

Stakeholder Involvement Essential Collaboration -strategic planning/performance measures Financial position improving – WCB is 81% funded Unfunded liability eliminated in 2016

Key Initiatives Injury Prevention MyAccount Activity Tracking System Health Care Partnerships Issues Resolution WCB Service Delivery OHS 4-year plan

Key Initiatives Stakeholder Counsellor System –Worker Counsellor Program –Employer Counsellor Program

Key Initiatives System Goals Advisory Committee Measurement and Targets Gauging the health of WSIS

Where to From Here? Improvements in key performance measures Updated WSIS strategic plan (Jan 10 consultation) Performance targets Fall consultation

New Chair Appointed Chair, WCB Board of Directors –Mr. Raymond Ivany

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