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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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Announcements

Revised WCB Policies - July 27, 2017

Changes have been approved to the following policies:

Details about the revisions are included in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who particpated in the consultation process.

Revised WCB Policy - April 11, 2017

The WCB Board of Directors approved amendments to the following policy.

POL-136 Funding Policy

The amendments are described in the history section of each policy.

Injured Worker Survey - October 26, 2016

The Workers Compensation Board’s bi-annual Injured Workers Survey will be occurring during the month of November.

The telephone survey is being conducted by an independent research firm, Corporate Research Associates (CRA), 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: Barbara Groome Wynne, Senior Policy & Planning Coordinator, blgwynne@wcb.pe.ca or 902-368-5562.

News Releases

WHMIS Guide Available for Island Workplaces - September 14, 2017

Bluefield Student Recognized for Excellence in Workplace Safety - July 20, 2017

WCB reports fewer injuries for workers and reduced rates for employers - June 26, 2017

Island students demonstrate leadership in Workplace Safety - June 23, 2017

Island student demonstrates merit in Workplace Safety at national competition - June 09, 2017

Morell Students Win PEI Safety Contest - May 02, 2017

Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job - April 26, 2017

Satisfaction Survey Continues to Provide Valuable Information - April 25, 2017

WCB Welcomes New Medical Advisor - February 02, 2017

WCB announces another year of reduced rates for Island employers - October 28, 2016

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

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September 14, 2017

WHMIS Guide Available for Island Workplaces

A new resource is available for employers and workers on changes to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS). Amendments to the federal Hazardous Products Act and Hazardous Products Regulations requirements for WHMIS came into effect in 2015. The amendments, referred to as WHMIS 2015, reflect the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The amendments established new requirements for labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) under WHMIS. The federal legislation regulates suppliers (importers, manufacturers, distributors) while the Workers Compensation Board of PEI regulates the requirements of WHMIS in workplaces. The provincial changes to the WHMIS Regulations came into effect on July 29, 2017. “Transition to the new requirements has been implemented in phases to provide employers and employees time to learn the new regulations and hazard symbols, and to allow suppliers and distributors time to start using the new labels,” said Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board of PEI. The new WHMIS Guide is available at wcb.pe.ca. Additional information is also available at whmis.org or by calling the OH&S Division at 902-368-5697. Information sessions on the changes will also be held in multiple locations across Prince Edward Island. Please check the WCB calendar of events at wcb.pe.ca for session dates and locations.

July 27, 2017

Revised WCB Policies

Changes have been approved to the following policies: Travel and Related Expenses (POL-03)Self-Employment Program (POL-11)Details about the revisions are included in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who particpated in the consultation process.

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