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 Contest in the winter with cash prizes to be won!

Graduating this year? Consider applying for the Safety Matters Award

The Safety Matters Award of $500 is awarded to a Prince Edward Island student who is graduating high school and has demonstrated an understanding of occupational health and safety principles, and has taken the initiative to apply them in school or in a workplace.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2018
To apply for this award, complete the application form and have an adult sponsor complete the sponsor reference form.

Fillable PDF application forms must first be downloaded, then modified and saved before printing.

Veuillez noter : Nous acceptons les formulaires remplis en français

Application forms: English/ French

Safety Matters Award Information poster: English/ French

September 21, 2018

Important Notice: Possible Postal Strike Disruption

In the event of a postal service disruption, which may happen as early as Wednesday, September 26, the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward has a plan in place to ensure that workers receive their benefits in a timely manner. In the event that postal service is not available, clients will be able to pick up their cheques at the WCB office in Charlottetown. However, clients are strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit, which would provide for a more direct and prompt delivery. If you are picking up your cheque at the WCB, please call ahead. Please visit the website often, or contact us for more information. If a postal service disruption occurs, the WCB recommends that all correspondence, including reports of injury and illness, be faxed to 902-368-5696 or dropped off to our office at 14 Weymouth Street in Charlottetown. Employers can sign up for online services to submit injury reports and payments electronically or they can drop into the WCB office. Health Care Providers can sign up for online services for direct deposit and uploading of forms to the WCB.

September 06, 2018

Revised WCB policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved amendments to the Funding Policy (POL-136). A summary of the changes can be found in the History section of the policy. As a result of these amendments, the policy, Amortization of Investment Returns (POL-122), has been rescinded as it no longer applies. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who particpated in the consultation process.

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