Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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Announcements

WCB warns of a potential scam - May 13, 2013

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has been advised of a potential telephone scam in the Atlantic region.  There have been reports out of Newfoundland of a salesperson calling employers to tell them they must purchase $60 posters to be compliant with the province’s safety legislation.

 

The WCB wishes to advise all Island workplaces that WCB posters and publications are available for free from the WCB website, www.wcb.pe.ca or at the WCB office. If you are unsure about your obligations under the PEI’s safety and compensation legislation, please contact us.

WCB launches 2013-2015 Strategic Plan - May 08, 2013

The WCB is pleased to announce the release of our Strategic Plan for 2013 – 2015, and we thank everyone who contributed to its development. The plan was built upon a foundation of research, consultation and partnership with our stakeholders in order to effectively meet the safety and compensation needs of Island workplaces. 

 

Our Strategic Plan maps out the future course for our organization and guides the work that we will do on behalf of our stakeholders. It is based on the WCB’s renewed mission, vision and values, and focuses on five strategic themes:
  ·             Promoting a Safety Culture 
  ·             Promoting a Return to Work Culture 
  ·             Improving the Client Experience  .   
  ·             Building a Collaborative Culture 
  ·             Strategically Engaging and Communicating with our Stakeholders  

 

The WCB’s ultimate goal is to ensure that all Islanders return home from work safely, each and every day. Guided by this plan, we will help to make safety a priority in all workplaces and reduce the impacts of workplace injury through safe and timely return to work efforts.

 

Click to here read the plan. If you would like a printed copy, please contact us. 

WCB Board Meeting Minutes - May 03, 2013

Summaries of the January, February and March 2013 meetings of the WCB Board of Directors are now available in the Accountability & Reporting section of our website. Click here to view.

Revised WCB Policy - May 02, 2013

The following WCB policy has been amended:

POL-39, Transfer of Employer Cost Experience

Details about the revisions are included in the History section at the end of the policy.

 

Rescinded WCB policies - May 02, 2013
As part of the WCB's ongoing policy review process, two of our policies have been rescinded.
WCB Policy 78, Vibration Induced Diseases, was rescinded because the adjudication principles and policies used for these types of claims is covered in Policy 71, Arising Out of and In the Course of Employment.

WCB Policy 33, Hospital Room Amenities, was rescinded as its content was incorporated into Policy 92, Medical Aid.
For view all of the WCB's policies, click here.
2012 Injured Worker Survey Results - April 09, 2013

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to release the results of the 2012 WCB Injured Worker Survey. Similar studies have been conducted every two years since 2002 and the results demonstrate that the majority of our clients are satisfied with their overall experience with the WCB. In 2012, the WCB achieved a performance rating of 71.8%, a continuation in the trend of improved ratings since 2006.

 

Most importantly, the results provide the WCB with valuable feedback on ways to improve programs and services going forward. The WCB gratefully acknowledges the five hundred injured workers who took part in this study. Your feedback helps us to measure what is most important to our stakeholders and to strive to exceed your expectations. 

 

Click here to read the Injured Worker Survey summary report.


News Releases

The WCB thanks physiotherapists for helping injured workers return to work - May 22, 2013
May 5-11 is North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week - May 07, 2013
Colonel Gray students Island winners of the It's Your Job youth video contest - May 03, 2013
Day of Mourning commemorates workers - April 26, 2013
Workplace Health & Safety Conference focuses on safety culture - April 25, 2013
Zero Tolerance campaign targets fall protection violations - April 19, 2013
Young Islanders can win in the It’s Your Job video contest - March 13, 2013
Plan for farm safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week - March 08, 2013
February 28th was Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day - March 01, 2013
The WCB reminds workplaces about First Aid Regulation changes - January 30, 2013
Prevent Cold Stress on the Job - January 22, 2013
Youth invited to compete in workplace video contest - January 21, 2013
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is December 3rd - December 03, 2012
Workers Compensation rates continue downward trend for 2013 - November 29, 2012
Take Our Kids to Work…Safely - November 05, 2012
Working his way to recovery - October 29, 2012
Promote fire safety in the workplace - October 11, 2012
Upcoming changes to First Aid Regulations for Island workplaces - September 24, 2012
Investigation into workplace fatality complete - August 01, 2012
Check for WCB clearance before work begins - July 18, 2012
Prevent heat stress on the job - July 04, 2012
Zero Tolerance Campaign launched to protect workers from falls - July 03, 2012
Culture of workplace safety gaining momentum - June 27, 2012
Student’s safety achievements inspire award - June 25, 2012
Safe Kids Week 2012 aims to reduce poisoning - May 31, 2012


Media Contact:
Barbara Groome Wynne, WCB Communications Officer
902-894-0362 or blgwynne@wcb.pe.ca

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