OHS Act & Regulations

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

OHS Act & Regulations

The WCB is responsible for administering workplace safety legislation on Prince Edward Island. This legislation is the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and its regulations.

The OHS Act and its regulations describe the minimum standards for occupational health and safety on PEI and the general safety principles for Island workplaces.

These references, along with codes of practice, can be viewed by clicking on the links below.

Many regulations under the OHS Act refer to standards published by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group). The CSA standards that are referenced in OHS regulations set out safety requirements that must be followed to be in compliance with the OHS regulations. CSA allows free (viewable only) access to standards referenced in the regulations. Registration with CSA Communities is required to view the standards. However, you are under no obligation to purchase anything. To view the CSA standards, please see the following CSA Standards Postcard for more information.

CSA Standards Postcard

The WCB also has a role in enforcing the Smoke - Free Places Act and its regulations, and the Youth Employment Act.

For more information about OHS legislation:

November 20, 2024

Safety Education Sessions

Our Workshop Safety Education Sessions continue next week! ?? Coing up: November 26 - Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. This is an in-person session. Register now by emailing ohs@wcb.pe.ca or by calling 902-368-5687.

November 20, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Canada Post Service Disruption

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced that its members began a nationwide strike on Friday, November 15, at 12:01am ET. The Workers Compensation Board will monitor the situation on a day-by-day basis, and we will only issue mail if, and when, it is possible to do so, to minimize disruption to our clients. The mail strike does not affect those who receive their payments through direct deposit. Injured workers and health care providers are encouraged to set up direct deposit. To sign up, complete the appropriate form: Worker Direct Deposit Form: https://bit.ly/3Z6Jzqk Direct Deposit Request – Service Provider Form : https://bit.ly/4ey4maM The WCB has already reached out to clients to make arrangements for payments to continue in a timely manner. Our Online Services remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, where you can submit claims, reports, review account balances and remit account payments electronically. If you have any questions or concerns about your payments, please contact the WCB at 902-368-5680 or toll-free 1-800-237-5049 in Atlantic Canada.

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