WCB Information

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

WCB Information

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island provides:

workplace injury and illness insurance for Island workers.
liability protection for Island employers.
occupational health and safety services for Island workplaces.

At the WCB, we believe in fostering trust and accountability in all that we do. We demonstrate this commitment through:

fair and respectful treatment of Island workers and employers.
continuous service improvements.
open communication and consultation with our stakeholders.

Our Policy and Legislation provides the structure required to administer PEI's workplace compensation and safety system with objectivity and integrity.

More information about who we are, what we do and how we do it can be found in About the WCB.

September 14, 2017

WHMIS Guide Available for Island Workplaces

A new resource is available for employers and workers on changes to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS). Amendments to the federal Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Products Regulations requirements for WHMIS came into effect in 2015. The amendments, referred to as WHMIS 2015, reflect the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The amendments established new requirements for labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) under WHMIS. The federal legislation regulates suppliers (importers, manufacturers, distributors) while the Workers Compensation Board of PEI regulates the requirements of WHMIS in workplaces. The provincial changes to the WHMIS Regulations came into effect on July 29, 2017. “Transition to the new requirements has been implemented in phases to provide employers and employees time to learn the new regulations and hazard symbols, and to allow suppliers and distributors time to start using the new labels,” said Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board of PEI. The new WHMIS Guide is available at wcb.pe.ca. Additional information is also available at whmis.org or by calling the OH&S Division at 902-368-5697. Information sessions on the changes will also be held in multiple locations across Prince Edward Island. Please check the WCB calendar of events at wcb.pe.ca for session dates and locations.

July 27, 2017

Revised WCB Policies

Changes have been approved to the following policies: Travel and Related Expenses (POL-03)Self-Employment Program (POL-11)Details about the revisions are included in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who particpated in the consultation process.

View All