Health and Safety

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Health and Safety

The WCB works in partnership with workers, employers, and all Islanders to build safe and healthy workplaces. Together, we strive to:

Increase awareness of safety and health at work.
Promote a culture of workplace injury prevention.
Develop and maintain occupational health and safety standards.

The role of the WCB is to support the Internal Responsibility System. This is a joint responsibility that everyone in the workplace shares in creating a healthy and safe workplace. The WCB:

Helps to establish and clarify the safety rights and responsibilities in all workplaces.
Educates workers and employers in building and sustaining healthy and safe workplaces.
Intervenes when safety responsibilities are not carried out.
Provides information and resources on a variety of safety topics, such as safety committees and young workers.

Our goal is simple. We work to help you prevent workplace injury and illness.

October 16, 2018

Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness Week

October 15-21, 2018 is being recognized as Workplace Bullying and Harassment Awareness Week in Prince Edward Island. The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning will recognize this week to help bring awareness to psychological hazards that may exist in workplaces. “Workplace bullying and harassment has become an emerging issue for employers and workers,” said Stuart Affleck, Workers Compensation Board Chair. “Our goal is to help workers and employers promote safe and healthy workplaces.” A new resource, developed by the WCB, is meant to help kick start the conversation. The publication on Harassment in the Workplace provides information to help employers and workers to learn more about what harassment looks like, and the impact it can have on the workplace. The postcard also showcases what employers and workers can do to help keep their workplaces psychologically healthy and safe. The new resource is available on the wcb at wcb.pe.ca/workplaceharassment. “This week is important for all Islanders to get involved in,” said Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Sonny Gallant. “By supporting our employers and workers, we create stronger, positive and resilient communities and a better province for everyone.” In an effort to provide information and education, there will be several workshops for employers and workers during the week. On October 17, there will be a workshop in Summerside for employers and workers on “Respectful Workplaces” and on October 18, there will be a workshop in Charlottetown for employers on Workplace Bullying and Harassment. Please check the WCB calendar of events at wcb.pe.ca for session dates and locations. For more information and additional resources on bullying and harassment in the workplace, visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website at https://www.ccohs.ca/topics/wellness/violence/. Aussi disponible en français.

October 10, 2018

Workshop: Bullying and Harassment

Free Workshop for Employers on Workplace Bullying and HarassmentThis half day interactive workshop is designed to create awareness and to address the impact of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Employers will learn more about how to:identify what workplace bullying is and is notunderstand the impact on the individual and the organizationassess and address toxic culturesimplement a trauma informed/psychologically safe work environmentThursday, October 18th, 1-4 p.m. Delta Prince Edward HotelTo register, call 368-5697

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