Young Workers

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Young Workers

Did you know that young workers, aged 15-24, are among the highest risk groups for workplace injury?

It is important for everyone - young workers, employers, coworkers, parents and teachers - to understand the importance of workplace safety. The WCB has information and services to help.

The Work Out Loud campaign provides tips for you, as a young worker, to own your safety at work and make a safe place for everyone around you.
Resources are available for you, as an employer of young workers to support, train and supervise your young workers to do their jobs safely.
The WCB offers youth education services to provide training and education to anyone with a stake in young worker safety. We also provide resources for teachers and additional support in the form of in-person delivery of classroom presentations and workshops.

High School Programs, Contests and Awards:

The OHS Leadership Program offers P.E.I. high school students in Gr. 11 or 12 the opportunity to become a leader in occupational health and safety. Watch for more information on the program in September.

We also run a yearly P.E.I. High School Video Contest in the winter with cash prizes to be won!

Ever hear of a prize for working safely? Check out our Safe Youth Award, two $500 prizes awarded each summer to youth who demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles in the workplace.

Youth (15 - 24 years old) may apply on their own, with an accompanying workplace reference, OR may be nominated by someone in the workplace who considers them worthy of the award.

Check out the Application/Nomination details.
(NOTE: To successfully complete and submit your application online, you will need to know how to save a fillable form, and how to attach it to an email).
View the Poster.

Questions? Please contact Clare at cbwaddell@wcb.pe.ca or (902) 368-6357.

July 17, 2019

Revised WCB Policies

The following Employer Services policies have been edited and reorganized to make them easier to understand: POL-19 Employer Registration POL-14 Assessable Payroll and POL-13 Employer Assessment Billing have been combined under the new title, POL-14 Assessable Payroll and Assessment BillingThe changes are noted in the History section at the end of each policy.

July 16, 2019

WCB reports 2018 highlights at Annual Public Meeting

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) released its 2018 Annual Report today at their Annual Public meeting. “We are pleased to report the highlights from the past year,” said WCB Board Chair Stuart Affleck. “Our strong funded position allowed us to continue to reduce assessments, provide a surplus distribution to Island businesses, all while increasing benefits and services for injured workers.” In 2018, the WCB introduced presumptive coverage for trauma and stressor related disorders; prepared for new legislation that presumes that specific cancers and heart injuries among firefighters are work-related; prepared several resources for employers and clinicians alike; and distributed over $430 thousand in grant funding to support training and innovative workplace solutions that will improve health and safety and return to work. In addition to legislative changes, there were many enhancements to WCB Policies, including enhancements to the Home Modifications Policy and increases to the Lump Sum Death Benefit. “We were pleased to report on the many accomplishments of 2018, and we look forward to the important work ahead of us in our new five year Strategic Plan, which is a product of great collaboration and insight from our Stakeholders,” said WCB Chief Executive Officer Cheryl Paynter. 2018 Stats at a Glance 5,828 assessed employers1,956 claims adjudicated 2,624 inspections completed by OHS Officers475 OHS Education & Training Sessions Biennial Injured Worker Survey- Satisfaction Index increased to 76.2 in 2018 from 71.4 (2016) Funded Status of 146.3% as of December 31, 2018, down from 165.4% in 2017$21.9 million surplus distribution to employers In 2018, the WCB had investment losses of $4.4 million dollars (-1.32%) ending a 9 year run of positive annual investment returns, averaging just over 10%.Average assessment rate down to $1.60, from $1.70 in 2017 and $2.16 in 2009 A full copy of the WCB Annual Report, can be found here.

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