Inspections & Investigations

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Inspections & Investigations

One of the ways we assist employers in protecting Island workers and employers is by enforcing PEI’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officers enforce OHS legislation by performing workplace inspections, investigating complaints and following up on reports of serious injuries or illnesses.

Workplace Inspections

Our OHS Officers respond to concerns or complaints involving unsafe workplaces and reported work refusals. To ensure the safety of everyone in the workplace, an inspection may be conducted which could result in:

Order(s) to correct an unsafe situation.
A stop work order if there is an immediate danger in a workplace.
Legal action, when necessary.

Workplace safety is everyone's responsibility. Regular inspections conducted in the workplace, by the people who work there, are an effective way to prevent injury and illness. Visit the Safety Committees & Representatives section of this website for information on how to conduct your own workplace safety inspections.

Learn more about workplace inspections:

Workplace Inspections - OHS App

Workplace Investigations

If a serious work-related injury or fatality occurs, employers are required by law to report the incident to the WCB. When a report is received, an OHS Officer will attend the work site and investigate.

During the investigation, information is collected and analyzed to determine the cause of the incident. The purpose is to help the workplaces prevent similar injuries or illnesses from happening again in the future.

Learn more about workplace investigations:

Incident Investigation - OHS App

If you have further questions about workplace inspections and investigations, please refer to the Information on Workplace Health and Safety booklet, or contact us.

May 29, 2023

The WCB launches multi-hazard safety campaign to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is launching a multi-hazard safety campaign on May 29 to remind workers and employers to always take time to work safely around asbestos, when excavating and trenching, and when working at heights. From May 29 to July 31, Islanders will see and hear about the WCB’s “Don’t become the worst-case scenario” campaign on the radio, on posters, on social media, on public transit and on the WCB website. The WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officers and Educational Consultants will also be sharing safety information during work site visits. “There is always time to do the right thing to avoid catastrophic injuries and life altering illnesses that could lead to death,” said Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of Occupational Health and Safety. “It’s about taking the time to plan construction and renovation with asbestos safety in mind, taking the time to safely prepare sites for excavating and trenching and taking the time for fall protection measures when working at heights. It’s a reminder that no one wants to become the worst-case scenario.” Within the past three years, there have been multiple fines under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for unsafe asbestos management, unsafe work practice while trenching, and working unsafely at heights three metres or more. The fines levied were remitted to the WCB specifically for the purpose of conducting awareness, education, and prevention activities like this campaign. To learn more about workplace hazards and safe practices, please visit wcb.pe.ca The Workers Compensation Board partners with employers and workers in building safe and healthy workplaces and support recovery, if an injury occurs, through the administration of the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Urgent workplace health and safety matters can be reported anytime by calling our 24/7 emergency line at 902-628-7513. Aussi disponible en français.

May 25, 2023

Workplace Harassment and Violence workshop

The WCB will hold a safety workshop about Workplace Harassment and Violence on May. 30 at the Loyalist Inn, Summerside, from 9 am to 12 pm. Click here to register and learn more.

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