Building on the success of the first five courses it launched less than a year ago, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to announce that three additional online certificate courses are now available. These courses are free and available to anyone at the click of a button on the WCB website.

The three new courses are: Ergonomics, Developing a Respiratory Protection Program, and Hearing Conservation Programs.

“The goal of the courses is to provide practical knowledge and insights into occupational health and safety and compensation topics that support both workers and employers,” said Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of Occupational Health and Safety. “Since the initial five courses were released in May 2024, over 400 individuals have registered for courses, and 516 completion certificates have been delivered.”

All courses are tailored to PEI workplaces as the content is built on existing PEI legislation. Learning is self-paced and when a participant finishes a course, they receive a completion certificate from the WCB. Courses can be taken as standalone learning opportunities, or they can be integrated into a worker’s safety orientation or a workplace safety program.

In addition to the online certificate courses, the WCB offers free in-person and live virtual learning opportunities from September to June, and pre-recorded webinars on a variety of topics. Employers can also reach out to schedule workshops for their workplace which are also delivered free of charge. The WCB also organizes an annual Workplace Health and Safety Conference which features a dozen different workshops. To access the online courses, please go to the WCB website wcb.pe.ca and click the “FREE Online Courses” button.

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