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Did you know that sunlight exposure increases your risk of skin cancer?
Summer is a busy season for several PEI industries, and many workers spend part or most of their day outdoors.
It’s important to take precautions such as applying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses and taking breaks in the shade to reduce your risk.
Learn more about protecting yourself from harmful sun exposure.
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is an essential safety component that is designed to protect workers from harm and is required by workplace legislation.
Both workers and employers have responsibilities when it comes to PPE. It’s important to understand exactly what your responsibilities are to help keep everyone safe on the job.
July 6 is National Injury Prevention Day.
One way to help prevent injuries in the workplace is through an effective Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program.
In PEI, employers with 20 or more workers are required by law to have an OHS program. An OHS program is an organized, written action plan to identify and control hazards, define safety responsibilities and respond to emergencies.
Earlier this week, the WCB marked a major milestone in our Business Transformation Initiative (BTI): we officially issued our Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new system replacement!
Issuing the RFP is an exciting step forward in our transformation journey, bringing us closer to our goal of modernizing our systems and processes and strengthening how we serve workers, employers and our teams.
As we move into the next phase of this important initiative, we look forward to sharing more updates on our progress and the positive impact this transformation will have for those we serve.
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Working at heights? Prioritise safety.
Falls from heights can cause serious work-related injuries, and even death.
Don’t become the worst-case scenario.
Charlottetown, May 13, 2026 – The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has partnered with Rural Action Centres and CBDC to offer in-person occupational health and safety (OHS) workshops across PEI. The workshops, which are free to attend and cover a wide range of OHS topics, are being held at Rural Action Centre and CBDC locations in Montague, Summerside and Alberton.
“We are pleased to partner with the WCB to offer this training,” said Maxine Rennie, Executive Director of Alberton Rural Action Centre and CBDC West Prince Ventures. “We work to connect businesses, service providers and community stakeholders to build vibrant and prosperous rural communities. Providing access to this training will build healthier and safer workplaces in rural communities across PEI.”
Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of OHS says that access to training strengthens workplace safety culture across the Island. “Safety is a shared responsibility, and training provides clarity on everyone’s roles and responsibilities in workplace safety. Through the partnership with RAC, we’re making it easier for employers and workers in rural PEI to access the training they need to stay safe at work.”
Workshop Topics:
- Health and Safety Committee Basics & Safety Leadership
- Identifying and Controlling Hazards
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Basics
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Essentials for Seasonal Businesses
- Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Safety Orientation Responsibilities
- Safety Programs
- Supervisor Safety
- Young and Vulnerable Workers
- WCB Claims
The next workshop, OHS Essentials for Seasonal Businesses, takes place May 14 at the Montague RAC location.
See the WCB’s full calendar of upcoming in-person workshops and training options.
Register for an OHS workshop in Montague or Alberton.
For more information, contact WCB Communications at news@wcb.pe.ca or 902-388-8671.
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