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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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Draft policies for feedback - October 21, 2021

The Board of Directors has approved, in principle, changes to the policies:

Employer Registration (POL-19)
Personal Coverage (POL-22)

The draft policies, along with the summaries of the proposed changes, are available in the Policy Consultation section of our website. We invite you to provide feedback by November 19, 2021.

New WCB policy - September 28, 2021

The WCB Board of Directors has provided final for a new policy, Disclosure of Occupational Health and Safety Information (POL-161). The proposed policy provides guidelines for communication to promote workplace safety and protect sensitive information. Thank you to all stakeholders who provided feedback in the policy development process.

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.

Employer Survey Underway - September 24, 2021

The Workers Compensation Board’s biennial Employer Survey is now underway.

The telephone survey is being conducted by an independent research firm, Narrative Research, who will ask our clients about their satisfaction with our programs and services. Participation is entirely voluntary and confidential.

The survey is one way the WCB gathers feedback from our stakeholders, so that we can continue to improve how we serve Island workers and employers. For the results of previous surveys, please visit the Stakeholder Surveys section of the WCB website.

For questions on this survey contact: Jenny White, Information Specialist, jrwhite@wcb.pe.ca or 902-368-6368.

News Releases

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

PEI Student Wins National Safety Video Contest - May 17, 2021

Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job - April 28, 2021

Amendments to PEI’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Fall Protection Regulations - April 20, 2021

Satisfaction Survey Continues to Provide Valuable Information - March 31, 2021

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

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October 21, 2021

Draft policies for feedback

The Board of Directors has approved, in principle, changes to the policies:Employer Registration (POL-19)Personal Coverage (POL-22)The draft policies, along with the summaries of the proposed changes, are available in the Policy Consultation section of our website. We invite you to provide feedback by November 19, 2021.

September 28, 2021

Two PEI Youths Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce that Elliot Fraser and Martina Ellis are the recipients of this year’s Safe Youth Award. The award, along with the $500 prize is presented annually to Prince Edward Island youth who demonstrate an understanding of occupational health and safety (OHS) principles, and take the initiative to apply them in their workplaces.“By rewarding young people today for working safely, we are striving toward safer workplaces for tomorrow,” said Jim MacPhee, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. “Seeing safety values being not only embraced but promoted in the next generation of workers is truly noteworthy.” Elliot Fraser secured the Safe Youth Award in the age 15-19 category and is being recognized in his role as a summer student with Environmental Industrial Services Inc. Elliot’s supervisor attributed the key to his success as “his ability to quickly learn and follow the many safety protocols, his ability to apply previously learned knowledge and experience to his workplace, and commitment to asking questions continually in order to acquire new understanding of hazards and hazard control.”Martina Ellis, the recipient in the age 20-24 category, is an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant with Health PEI. Martina demonstrates her OHS understanding and initiative as an active member of the OHS Committee, trains employees on TLR (transfers, lifts, and repositioning), has taken "train-the trainer" courses, and regularly holds education sessions for staff at her workplace. Martina made specific mention of the challenge often faced by employees in long-term care, which is to remember to take care of their own health; she pointed out the importance of refresher training to remind employees of their right to proper training and support in their work.“There are unique safety challenges across industries and our youth safety champions provide excellent examples of the many ways people can contribute to their workplaces,” said Cheryl Paynter, CEO of the Workers Compensation Board. “We’re so pleased to recognize these youth who continue to promote health and safety in workplaces across the Island.”For more information about educating young workers about workplace safety, visit the Workers Compensation Board website at http://www.wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/YoungWorkers or contact the WCB office at 902-368-5680 or 1-800-237-5049.

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