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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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Announcements

New and revised policies - December 23, 2019

The WCB Board of Directors has approved:

a new policy, Massage Therapy (POL-158)
amendments to Medical Cannadis (POL-153). A summary of the amendments can be found in the History section of the policy.

The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the policy consultation process.

Draft policy for feedback - December 20, 2019

The Workers Compensation Board has approved in principle amendments to the policy, Health Care Providers (POL-64).

We invite you to provide feedback on the draft policy by January 20, 2020 in the Policy Consultation section of our website.

News Releases

Board of Director and Advisory Council Appointments - December 20, 2019

Workers Compensation Board of PEI announces Surplus Distribution and 2020 average rate reduction - November 05, 2019

New App for Health and Safety Information - October 31, 2019

Upcoming Changes to Workplace Harassment Regulations - October 23, 2019

WCB Grant applications now being accepted - October 14, 2019

Campaign Aimed to Reduce Accidents in Construction Industry - October 01, 2019

Two PEI Youths Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety - September 26, 2019

WCB reports 2018 highlights at Annual Public Meeting - July 16, 2019

Prevent heat stress at work - July 05, 2019

Workers Compensation Board of PEI Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer - June 21, 2019

Keeping Fishers Safe - June 07, 2019

Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job - April 25, 2019

Inspect PTO Guards during Agricultural Safety Week - March 08, 2019

WCB Grant applications now being accepted - February 25, 2019

Workers Compensation Board Releases New Strategic Plan - January 30, 2019

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

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December 23, 2019

New and revised policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved:a new policy, Massage Therapy (POL-158)amendments to Medical Cannadis (POL-153). A summary of the amendments can be found in the History section of the policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the policy consultation process.

December 20, 2019

Board of Director and Advisory Council Appointments

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce new members appointed to the WCB Board of Directors and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisory Council. Applicants were chosen through the Engage PEI initiative and represent a breadth of knowledge and experience. WCB Board of DirectorsThree new members have been appointed to the WCB Board of Directors for a three year term (December 2019- December 2022). James MacPhee of Montague has been appointed as ChairpersonNicole McKenna of Stratford has been appointed as Worker Representative and Vice ChairpersonChristopher Gillis of Charlottetown has been appointed as Employer Representative OHS Advisory CouncilTwo new members have been appointed to the OHS Advisory Council for a three year term (December 2019- December 2022). Karen Biggar, from New Annan, has been appointed as a Worker RepresentativeSam Sanderson, from Charlottetown, has been appointed as an Employer Representative In addition to two new appointments, several reappointments were made to the OHS Advisory Council. Alan McCormick from Kingston has been reappointed as Employer Representative and Vice ChairBen MacDonald from Montague has been reappointed as Worker Representative and ChairLynn Bovyer from North Rustico has been reappointed as Worker RepresentativeEric MacDonald from Cardigan has been reappointed as Public Representative The WCB Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and strategic planning of the Workers Compensation Board. The Board establishes policies and programs required for the administration of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The OHS Advisory Council advises the WCB Board of Directors on the administration of the OHS Act and Regulations; monitoring and reporting on OHS activities throughout the province; and exclusions from all or part of the application of the OHS Act or Regulations. The Workers Compensation Board would like to offer their sincere gratitude to the long-standing outgoing members of the WCB Board of Directors and the OHS Advisory Council and would like to offer a warm welcome to the new Board and Advisory Council members.

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