Prevention Campaigns

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Prevention Campaigns

At the WCB, we believe that workplace injuries do not have to happen.

To spread this important message, the WCB is involved in a number of public education initiatives, all aimed at raising awareness of workplace safety and injury prevention.

Return to Well
Back Protection Agents
General Awareness
Rod Stickman
Day of Mourning

Return to Well

	Return to Well - Robert's Story The WCB assists workers in remaining at work, or returning to work after a workplace injury or illness. Watch Robert's Story to learn more about how a safe and timely return to work can benefit workers and employers.

Back Protection Agents

On PEI, back injuries are the most common type of workplace injury. But there is something each of us can do to protect our backs at work.

Become a Back Protection Agent. Anyone can do it. All it takes is a watchful eye and a commitment to keep each other safe from back injury.

As Back Protection Agents, we’re all about protecting what matters most…our backs. And the best way to protect backs is to know how.

Tips for Back Protection Agents to help make workplaces safe:

Think before lifting and know how to lift properly.
Take stretch breaks and change positions frequently.
Design workstations to keep everything within reach.
Adjust your chair and monitor height to suit your back.
Carry small loads and keep the load close to your body.
Use the workplace tools and techniques that are designed to keep your back safe.
Lend a hand to help and teach others to keep their backs safe.
Spread the word about becoming a Back Protection Agent.

Check out these other ways to keep backs safe:

General Awareness

Each of the following commercials tells the story of an injury that would not have happened, if proper attention was given to safety matters.


	Tape Fix it before it's an injury

	Guard Replace it before it's an injury.

	Nail Take care of it before it's an injury.

	Bucket Put it away before it's an injury.

	Ladder Replace it before it's an injury.

Rod Stickman

Rod Stickman, hapless safety hero, is featured in a series of workplace safety videos. Watch Rod as he takes a humourous and informative approach to workplace safety.


	Communicating at Work Rod Stickman explains workplace safety rights and responsibilities. Like Rod says, no matter what the job, you have the right to be safe doing it.

	Returning to Work Rod Stickman demonstrates the importance of a timely and safe return to work after a workplace injury. Like Rod says, staying active is the best way to get up to snuff.

	Slips & Falls Rod Stickman helps you avoid some of the most common workplace injuries...slips and falls. Like Rod says, even the smallest things can have big consequences in the workplace.

	Working From Heights Rod Stickman explains how to be safe while working from heights. Like Rod says, I can be put back together with a pencil, you can't.

	Working Safely, By Design Rod Stickman talks to you about organizing your workspace to avoid injuries. Like Rod says, if you feel there is something unsafe in your workplace, it is your right to speak up.

Day of Mourning

Day of Mourning Poster	Every year on April 28, workers who have been injured or have lost their lives to workplace injury are remembered.

If you would like more information about our prevention campaigns, please Contact us.

June 23, 2017

Island students demonstrate leadership in Workplace Safety

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) would like to recognize high school students from across the province who participated in this year’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Leadership Program. A total of 9 schools and 17 students successfully completed this year’s program, which ran from October to May. “This program provides students with the tools and encouragement to become the teacher and the advocate amongst their peers, on the importance of safety in the workplace, as well as their rights and responsibilities as employees,” explains Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. Students in Gr.11 or 12 can apply to participate in the program, with two students selected from each school. Students attend an Orientation Day in October, and then become “safety ambassadors” for their school. To complete the program, each team must hold a minimum number of educational events before the end of the school year. Those students who complete the program receive $500 at the end of the school year, along with a certificate of participation. Some popular events that students held at their schools this year included: Photo booths (students dressed up in safety equipment and pictures were later posted to social media); safety tips (over the announcements or social media); and classroom presentations (where the ambassadors gave presentations on OHS to several classes in the school). Some of the things that this year’s leadership students had to say about the program: “Not only did we teach other students about Occupational Health and Safety, but we ourselves also learned things that we didn’t know before, and otherwise may have never learned.” “Our experience with the OHS Leadership Program was a good character and leadership building experience.” “Not only were we able to learn more about workplace safety, but we were able to express this important, real-life knowledge to our friends, family, students and staff.” For more information about the OHS Leadership program, visit the WCB website at www.wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/YoungWorkers or contact Rebecca McQuaid, Youth Education Consultant with the WCB at rebeccamcquaid@wcb.pe.ca. 2017 OHS Leadership Students receiving their certificate for completing the program. (Front Row L-R ) OHS Youth Education Consultant Rebecca McQuaid, Abby Donald, Maggie Grant, Hannah Larsen, Kristie Drummond (Back Row L-R)Director of Occupational Health and Safety Danny Miller,WCB Board Director Margaret Stewart, Sierrah Laybolt, Lindsay Sanderson, Brett Allen, Jarod Gilroy, and WCB CEO Luanne Gallant Missing from the photo: Olivia Corrigan, Megan Fisher, Jacqueline Dourte, Hannah Aitken, Jaimie Wood, Mackenzie Teatro, Kenzie Lund, Shelaine Gallant and Jenny Richard

June 21, 2017

Annual Public Meeting

WCB Annual Public MeetingThe Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI invites all stakeholders and the general public to a presentationof the WCB 2016 Annual Report at the WCB Annual Public Meeting.10-11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 26th, 2017Holland College Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Building3rd Floor, 300 Kent Street in Charlottetown Learn more about Medical Marijuana in the Workplace during a presentationby the WCB Medical Advisor, Dr. Hendrik Visser Please RSVP to Jody Jackson at jsjackson@wcb.pe.ca902-368-5688 or 1-800-237-5049

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