News & Events

Happy Easter!

Please note that our offices are closed today, April 3, and Monday, April 6. We will reopen Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00am.

However, our Occupational Health and Safety Emergency Line is open 24/7. To report all serious injuries, explosions, or other urgent workplace safety matters, please call 902-628-7513.

April 1-7 is Global Asbestos Awareness Week.

When materials containing asbestos are disturbed, fine fibres are released into the air. Without proper precautions, these fibres can be inhaled into the lungs.

Over-exposure to asbestos can lead to lung inflammation, scarring, and chronic breathing problems. In severe cases, asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and plural or peritoneal mesothelioma can develop.

 
Don’t become the worst-case scenario.

 Learn more about managing asbestos safely and reducing exposure. 

Spring is finally here and summer is approaching quickly! Make sure your business is summer-ready with our NEW Workplace Education Sessions, held at various locations across the Island thanks to Rural Action Centre and CBDC Central PEI.

Upcoming workshops:

OHS Essentials for Seasonal Businesses

• April 2 – North Rustico
• April 9 – Montague & Alberton

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

• April 7 – Charlottetown

OHS Basics

• April 14 – Summerside

 Register today to secure your spot. 

Registration is open for the 2026 Workplace Health and Safety Conference!

Mark your calendars for May 7, 2026, and join us at the Delta Hotel for a full day of building safer, healthier workplaces across PEI.

 Register today and secure your spot. 

 Watch last year’s conference video. 

Fishers, did you know?

If you fish for a living in PEI, you’re not automatically covered under the Workers Compensation Act and if you sustain a work-related injury or illness,  you won’t be eligible for WCB support.

But there’s good news! Fishing employers can purchase Optional Coverage to protect their workers.

Optional Coverage benefits include:

• Health care benefits
• Wage loss replacement
• When applicable, survivor benefits for spouses and dependent children under 18 years of age

How to register:

Create a WCB Online Services account, call 902-368-5680, or email safetymatters@wcb.pe.ca.

For more information on protecting your fishing workers, please check out our FAQ - Optional Coverage for Fishers. 

For more information on coverage for owners and independent fishers, please refer to our FAQ - Personal Coverage. 

WCB employer premiums are due March 31 for employers that have renewed their registration by February 28 and pay their premiums on an annual or semi-annual basis.

For all other employers, premiums are due in full within 30 days of your statement of account.

 Learn more about making a payment. 

If you have questions about your premiums, please contact Employer Services by phone at 902-368-5680, or by email at safetymatters@wcb.pe.ca.

Employers who did not renew their annual registration by the February 28 deadline will be subject to an arbitrary assessment and may be charged interest and penalties for late filing.

Any applicable assessments, interest, and penalties will appear on your April 2026 bill.

For more information on employer registration and arbitrary assessments, please check out our Arbitrary Assessment FAQ. 

If you have further questions, please contact Employer Services by phone at 902-368-5680, or by email at safetymatters@wcb.pe.ca.

Last month, a worker was fatally injured while working between the raised box of a dump truck and the vehicle chassis. The dump box had not been mechanically blocked or otherwise secured, and the worker became pinned between the box and the chassis.

The following factors contributed to the incident:

• The dump box was raised and not blocked or secured from lowering during maintenance
• The worker was positioned in the crush point between the raised dump box and the chassis when the box descended

Under PEI’s OHS Act General Regulations, employers and workers are required to follow specific requirements to prevent machinery-related hazards in the workplace.

Follow these safety recommendations to prevent serious injuries. 

Do you know a high school student who’s creative, passionate about safety, or enjoys making videos? If so, encourage them to enter the 2026 Safe Youth Video Contest! 

Applications are open until March 30, 2026.

Watch last year’s winning video!