The Workers Compensation Board’s (WCB) 2020 Annual Report and Five Year Plan was tabled in the Manitoba Legislature yesterday afternoon. The report highlights the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the organization, initiatives implemented to maintain customer service levels fo

To ensure workplaces have documented their risk assessment and risk mitigation measures consistent with Public Health guidance and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, all employers must develop a written COVID-19 operational plan.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created extreme circumstances for everyone and it’s important to ensure workers and employers have awareness, tools and resources to promote workplace safety and prevention. That’s why the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is virtually hosting th

Despite low injury rates, it takes far too long to create healthy, safe returns to the workplace HALIFAX, NS – In 2020, people injured on the job in Nova Scotia were off work for a total of 3,131 person-years – a staggering statistic that has very real human and economic impact, WCB N

Transporting, storing, and handling flammable or combustible liquids without effective bonding and grounding systems in place can lead to explosion and fire. This slide show highlights the importance of using engineering controls, among other types of controls, to reduce these hazards

Ninety per cent of Sask. employers had zero injuries and zero fatalities Article content Text The WCB remains fully funded at 112.4 per cent Workplace Total injury rate decreases to 4.46 per 100 workers Time Loss injury rate decreases to 1.78 per 100 workers

Construction employers must take necessary precautions to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission and illness to themselves, workers, and others at the workplace. Prime contractors have specific responsibilities for health and safety on a multiple-employer construction site and mus

The National Day of Mourning, marked annually on April 28, is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, or suffered injury or illness at work.

On National Day of Mourning, workers, families, employers and others come together to commemorate workers who have lost their lives due to a workplace injury or disease. The day marks an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to protecting the health, safety and well-being of

New poll shows almost 6 in 10 Ontarians say COVID-19 has impacted their awareness of health and safety in the workplace, while 50 per cent underestimate the number of work-related fatalities in Ontario each year