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.

February 01, 2021

Revised WCB policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved amendments to the following policies:POL-04, Access to Worker Claim Information, previously titled Access to Information - Worker Claim FilesPOL-153, Medical CannabisInformation about the changes can be found in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the consultation process.

December 07, 2020

WCB Operations during COVID-19

We are pleased to continue to offer services, despite this service looking different, in some cases, in order to protect the safety of our clients and staff. Please contact us by phone at 902-368-5680 or 1-800-237-5049, 8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. The Occupational Health & Safety 24hr Emergency Line is 902-628-7513. We are also available by email:For Occupational Health and Safety, contact ohs@wcb.pe.caFor information about workers compensation claims, contact workerservices@wcb.pe.caFor information about employer accounts, contact safetymatters@wcb.pe.ca We ask for your patience as we manage the impact of COVID-19 on the way we deliver services to Islanders. We will continue to offer services to our clients as long as it is safe to do so.For the safety of our clients and staff, we will practise physical distancing and will wear non-medical masks at all times when providing service.WCB staff are available to assist workers and employers over the phone or by email. Essential visits to the WCB office may be able to be arranged by appointment only.OHS Officers will continue to assist workplaces with health and safety matters. Where worksite visits are required, Officers will wear non-medical masks and use physical distancing to ensure safety. OHS Education Consultants are available to assist employers by providing presentations and guidance on various health and safety topics. Upon request, virtual presentation options are available as well as in-person meetings (provided the appropriate COVID-19 precautions are in place.) Consultants will wear non-medical masks and use physical distancing to ensure safety.Benefit payments for eligible workers will continue and new claims will be processed. We will process payments and claims as quickly as possible. If you have any questions about your claim, please contact your case worker. WCB staff are available to recieve payments and assist employers with their accounts. Employers and health care providers can access WCB Online Services at any time. ?

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