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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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Announcements

Draft policies for feedback - May 31, 2019

The Workers Compensation Board has approved in principle the following policies:

Pre-existing Conditions (POL-61)
French Language Service and Communication/Services en français et communications (POL-NEW)

We invite you to provide feedback on the draft policies by June 30, 2019 in the Policy Consultation section of our website.

News Releases

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

Presumptive Coverage for Firefighters & Fire Inspectors - December 31, 2018

WCB grant recipients selected - December 14, 2018

WHMIS 2015 Deadline Approaching - November 19, 2018

Talking to your Kids about Workplace Safety - November 14, 2018

Reduced Rates and Increased Benefits for Workers - November 05, 2018

Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness Week - October 16, 2018

Powerful New Campaign Reminds Atlantic Canadians of the Importance of Workplace Safety - October 10, 2018

Important Notice: Possible Postal Strike Disruption - September 21, 2018

Island students demonstrate leadership in Workplace Safety - July 20, 2018

Prevent Heat Stress at Work - July 06, 2018

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

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June 21, 2019

Workers Compensation Board of PEI Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

?Following the retirement of Luanne Gallant in April 2019, the WCB is pleased to announce that Cheryl Paynter has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer for the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island. Cheryl is a UPEI graduate (BBA ‘95) and earned her Chartered Accountant designation in 1997 and recently earned her Lean Six Sigma green belt designation. Cheryl has worked extensively in private industry in the public accounting sector and in varying levels of management of financial, operational and sales roles in the hospitality sector. Cheryl joined Innovation PEI in 2011 as CEO and transitioned to the CEO of Tourism PEI after a year in a dual role, where she served until early June. Cheryl is a graduate of the 2015 Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference (GGCLC) and is past president and honorary life member of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, past Audit & Environment Chair and board member with Maritime Electric Co. Ltd., past Governor of Atlantic Canada Economic Council, past board member of various industry and community, and minor sporting groups. She currently is a board member of the PEI Marathon and the Community Foundation of PEI and is a proud member of the 100 Women Who Care, Charlottetown chapter and the planning committee for the 2020 GGCLC conference. The Board would like to thank Luanne Gallant for her 42 years of service in various roles across the public service, with her last 4 years as CEO for the WCB. The Board also wishes to sincerely thank Tory Kennedy, Director of Corporate Services and HR, who served as Acting CEO, providing considerable leadership since Luanne’s departure in April. We look forward to continuing to serve over 70,000 workers and 5,000 employers across the province, through the fair and effective administration of the provincial workers compensation and safety system.

June 07, 2019

Keeping Fishers Safe

With the fishing season in full swing, safety officials want to ensure that Island fishers are working safely. Over the coming weeks, there will be an education and compliance initiative, where Occupational Health and Safety Officials will be visiting wharves to ensure that fishers are wearing their Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). Under the, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, a fishing vessel is considered a workplace. Within the regulations under the Act, there are provisions set out to address worker and employer responsibilities where there is a risk of drowning. “The goal of the initiative is to protect fishers by ensuring their compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations and raising awareness of the importance of workplace safety,” said Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. According to a 2017 study by the Globe and Mail, fishing has the single highest fatality rate of any sector in the country. Over the past few years, there have been a number of fatalities in the fishing industry on Prince Edward Island. “Because the results of not wearing a PFD can be devastating, it is important that we do all that we can to reduce the risk for those working on fishing vessels,” said Tory Kennedy, Acting CEO for the Workers Compensation Board. “We know that if there is a higher compliance with PEI’s safety legislation, the probability of workplace accidents is reduced.” For more information about the OHS Act and Regulations, contact the WCB Occupational Health and Safety Division at 902-368-5680 or 1-800-237-5049, or visit the WCB website at www.wcb.pe.ca Aussi disponible en français.

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