WSIB: We’re eliminating paper statements
July 12, 2022
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Our online services are the best way for businesses to access their WSIB account statements anywhere, anytime. Starting in January 2023, we will no longer provide paper statements of account, premium rate statements or claim detail statements. These statements will now be available th
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WCB Nova Scotia: WorkShift Podcast: Episode 2 available (July 11/22)
July 11, 2022
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Episode 2 of the WorkShift podcast is available for download. In recent years, the WCB has experienced an increase in complex workplace injuries, where the barrier to return to work is not a physical injury, but a mental health related issue. In this episode of WorkShift, you’ll hear
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WorkSafeBC: COVID-19 claims costs and your 2023 insurance premiums
July 08, 2022
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WorkSafeBC has received a number of enquiries on whether relief of costs to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic are being considered.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →Advisory: WorkplaceNL increases travel rate for injured workers
July 08, 2022
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Effective July 1, 2022, WorkplaceNL increased the per kilometre rate paid to injured workers to help cover travel costs related to their injury.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WorkSafeBC: Public health guidance on monkeypox
July 06, 2022
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The National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH) has posted information on how workers in personal service establishments can prevent the transmission of monkeypox.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →SafeWork Manitoba: Staying Safe When Working in Summer Heat
July 05, 2022
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(Winnipeg, MB) – After a longer than normal winter and cold, wet spring, many Manitobans are ready to embrace the summer heat. If you’re working outside in the heat or indoors without air conditioning, however, it should also mean taking steps to protect your health. High temperatures
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WorkplaceNL announces 2022 winners of Safety Educator of the Year and Safe Student Awards
July 04, 2022
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WorkplaceNL is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Health and Safety Educator of the Year and the Safe Student Awards. This year’s Health and Safety Educator winner is Karen Woodland, a teacher at O’Donel High School in Mount. Pearl. The 2022 Safe Student Award winner is Madis
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WorkSafeNB releases its 2021 Annual Report
July 04, 2022
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The lowest injury frequency in 13 years, improved return to work outcomes at both 26 weeks and two years, a decrease in the average assessment rate, and a healthy funding level highlight WorkSafeNB’s 2021 Annual Report, released today.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →WorkSafeBC: Update on proposed improvements to the Certificate of Recognition program
July 04, 2022
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WorkSafeBC is proceeding with the next step in its gradual, phased implementation of proposed improvements to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program after extensive consultation, research, development, and testing of a new health and safety management audit standard.
Continue Reading →Continuer la lecture →Saskatchewan WCB: WCB’s 2020-22 COVID-19 employer cost relief measures conclude
June 30, 2022
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Workplace-related COVID-19 injury claims are still covered under communicable disease policy. To support employers with COVID-19 claims during the pandemic, the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) initiated temporary cost relief measures to cover employers’ COVID-19 claim costs. While t
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