Policies

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Policies

WCB policies are the foundation for the decisions that we make to protect Island workers and employers, and to promote workplace safety.

Our policies contain the rules the WCB applies when interpreting the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Our program and governance policies are available online through the table of contents below. If you can't find the policy you are looking for, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Glossary of Terms

General

Access to Information

Appeals

General

Fraud Prevention and Investigation (POL-80)

Policy Development

Policy Development And Maintenance (POL-121)

Claims

Entitlement

Conditions/Injuries

Health Care Services

Medical Aid

Return to Work

Wage Loss Benefits

General

Employer Services

Workplace Safety and Prevention

Finance

Board of Directors

Policy Index - Alphabetical

For find out more about the WCB policy development process and how you can become involved, click here.

October 04, 2017

Revised WCB Policy

Changes have been approved to the following policy: Vocational Rehabilitaiton (POL-117)Details about the revisions are included in the History section of the policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who particpated in the consultation process.

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.

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