Impact of Workplace Injury
NOVA SCOTIA OVERVIEW
Impact of Workplace Injury
2025 Workplace Injuries at a Glance
In 2025, Nova Scotia recorded the lowest workplace injury rate ever. And when workers are injured on the job, they are staying connected to their workplace during recovery and returning to work sooner than ever before.
Today, the injury rate continues to decline.
Injury rate in construction hits decade low
Even as Nova Scotia's construction workforce has grown and demand continue to rise, the sector's injury rate has dropped 30 percent since 2015.
Time loss injury per 100 covered workers
83,000 days back into workforce
In 2025, anchored by WCB's Protect More strategic plan, Nova Scotians spent more time on the job — with 83,000 more working days returned to the province's labour force compared to 2024.
Time loss paid per 100 covered workers