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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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Announcements

Annual Public Meeting - May 20, 2022

WCB Annual General Meeting

The WCB invites all stakeholders and the general public to a Zoom virtual online presentation of the operational and financial highlights from our 2021 Annual Report.

10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Please RSVP to Jody Jackson at jsjackson@wcb.pe.ca

902-368-5688 or 1-800-237-5049

April 28th is the Day of Mourning - April 27, 2022

April 28th is the Day of Mourning, honouring the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. On the Day of Mourning, the Workers Compensation Board encourages all Islanders to show their support for those affected by workplace tragedy by:

Attending the ceremony hosted by the Prince Edward Island Federation of Labour
Displaying a Day of Mourning poster.
Wearing a Day of Mourning lapel sticker.
Lowering workplace flags at half-mast.
Observing a moment of silence.

Posters and lapel stickers are available at the WCB. Please join us in recognizing the Day of Mourning, and in strengthening the resolve to protect everyone in the workplace through improved health and safety, each and every day.

Passing of WCB Staff Member - November 17, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we acknowledge the tragic passing of one of our WCB team members, Melissa MacDonald and her beautiful daughter, Layla. Our deepest sympathies go out to Melissa's husband and son at this incredibly difficult time.

Sympathy

Experience Rating Program Enhancements for 2022 - September 27, 2021

The Experience Rating Program offers a financial incentive for employers to create safer workplaces by adjusting assessment rates based on their claims costs history. The WCB conducted a review of the program to ensure that it is fair, effective and easily understood. As a result of this review, which included consultation with stakeholders, we are putting improvements in place for 2022.

A summary of the changes is available in the Policy Consultation section of our website. We invite you to review the changes and provide any further comment by October 27, 2021.

News Releases

PEI Student Places Second at National Safety Video Contest - May 05, 2022

Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job - April 27, 2022

Employers report high satisfaction with Workers Compensation Board - February 08, 2022

Experience Rating Program Changes - December 13, 2021

Recent Amendments to Workers Compensation Act - November 30, 2021

Workers Compensation Board of PEI announces 2022 Rates and Surplus Distribution to Employers - November 26, 2021

Two PEI Youths Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety - September 28, 2021

Working at Heights Campaign Underway - July 09, 2021

WCB reports 2020 highlights at Annual Public Meeting - June 16, 2021

Media Contact:
Laura Steeves, Senior Communications Coordinator
902-894-0362 or news@wcb.pe.ca

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May 20, 2022

Annual Public Meeting

WCB Annual General Meeting The WCB invites all stakeholders and the general public to a Zoom virtual online presentation of the operational and financial highlights from our 2021 Annual Report.10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Please RSVP to Jody Jackson at jsjackson@wcb.pe.ca 902-368-5688 or 1-800-237-5049

May 05, 2022

PEI Student Places Second at National Safety Video Contest

The Workers Compensation Board of P.E.I. is pleased to announce that Kiera Sharpley, a grade 10 student from Charlottetown Rural, has claimed second place in the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest. The video contest challenged youth across the country to use their creativity to produce an original video that could be used in social media to illustrate to younger workers the importance of health and safety at work. As the winner of the PEI provincial contest, Kiera received a $1,000 cash prize and $1,000 for her school. Her video was then submitted to the national Youth Video Contest, sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) to compete against other provincial winners. Kiera’s video “Identifying Hazards” which was created using hand-written post-it notes, claimed 2nd place in the national contest, earning her $1,500 for herself, as well as another $1,500 for her school. The video is available on the WCB website at wcb.pe.ca/workplace/programs. “It’s incredibly important to have conversations with our youngest workers about workplace healthy and safety,” said Danny Miller, Director of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). “Young people are at a higher risk for workplace injury and it’s important for them to know how they can protect themselves at work, and how to voice their concerns about workplace safety. “It is clear that PEI has some health and safety leaders in our province, as this is the second year in a row that an Island youth has been on the national podium.” The video contest is part of a national initiative to promote healthy and safety and rights for young workers. The Prince Edward Island contest is sponsored by CCOHS in partnership with the Workers Compensation Board. Director of OHS, Danny Miller presents Kiera Sharpley and her English teacher at Charlottetown Rural, Matt Stewart with their respective prizes. Aussi disponible en français.

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