Nova Scotians injured on the job that have been waiting for a Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI) assessment in Halifax or Sydney may have the option of seeing a PMI doctor sooner from the comfort of their home with the introduction of virtual PMI assessments.

WorkSafeBC reminds employers and workers how to stay safe when working outdoors With the heatwave across B.C. expected to last for the next several days, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress. If not recognized and treated early

SAFE Work Manitoba and Manitoba Farm Safety Program are pleased to announce that Kelis Hunter, a 10-year-old student from Virden, Manitoba, has been selected as this year’s winner of the Farm Safety Drawing Contest for her drawing depicting grain safety around the farm.

WCB engaging customers for feedback to help improve services In the month of June, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will be reaching out to customers across the province to gather feedback to help improve WCB services.

New funding agreement strengthens partnership with the WCB. The Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) is the latest of seven provincial safety associations to sign a new funding agreement with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). This agreement

Workers compensation coverage is mandatory for most employers in Manitoba. If you’re in a mandatory industry, everyone who works for your business – with the exception of the sole proprietor, partner or director – is entitled to workers compensation coverage, regardl

The WCB’s 2020 Annual Report and Five Year Plan was tabled in the Manitoba Legislature on May 10.

For the third year in a row, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is distributing surplus funds to employers, whose premiums fund the workers compensation system. By continuing to invest in injury prevention and return to work programs, the WCB is pleased to once again pro

The 2021 SAFE Roads campaign officially launched on May 18, reminding motorists to lower their speed, pay attention, and drive with extra caution as the summer construction season brings more workers to Manitoba roadways.

At its April 2021 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved the 2020 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. These amendments will come into effect on September 1, 2021.