Programs, Contests and Awards

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Young Worker Programs, Contests and Awards

OHS Leadership Program

Each year, the WCB seeks two high school students per school to work as a team of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Leaders.

As participants, you will each receive $500 when you successfully complete the program.

Applications for the 2022-2023 OHS Leadership Program closed September 30, 2022. Please visit this page in August for information on the program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Focus on Health and Safety – 2023 Youth Video Contest

Do you like making videos? Here’s your chance to win great cash prizes! Create an original video illustrating what youth can do to protect their health and safety at work. We all have a part to play in keeping ourselves and our co-workers healthy and safe. Use your video to demonstrate some of the ways we can do this.

All styles of video are welcome: drama, comedy, documentary, music video, stop-motion, animation — the choice is yours! The best part? Participants with the winning video entry receive a $1,000 prize and their school also receive $1,000.

Applications for the 2023 youth video contest closed March 27, 2023. Please visit this page in February for information on the program for 2024.

2023 Documents in English

2023 Documents in French

Safe Youth Award

Did you know we have a prize for working safely? Check out our Safe Youth Award. Two $500 prizes are given out each summer to youth who demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles in their workplace. A prize will be awarded in each of two categories, youth 15 – 19 years of age, and youth 20 – 24 years old.

Youth in both age categories may apply on their own, with an accompanying workplace reference, or may be nominated by someone in the workplace.

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.

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If you have questions, please contact our OHS Education Consultant at 902-394-3133 or email ohs@wcb.pe.ca.

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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