As a result of recent increases in COVID-19 cases in the province and growing concern over variant strains, WorkSafeNB is reminding employers of their obligations to follow Public Health measures to minimize exposure to COVID-19.

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to release the results of the 2020 WCB Injured Worker Survey, which continues to show positive results in WCB’s service satisfaction index. The index is a composite measure of injured workers’ overall experience with the WCB, as well as

Now in its third year, the annual AWCBC ‘Above & Beyond’ Award honours special members who have contributed greatly to the Association, and in so doing, to the advancement of workers’ compensation across the country.

Information on how we will apply our prevention efforts to help employers effectively manage their risks is now available in WorkSafeBC’s 2021–2023 High Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives.

The March issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter is now available, and is jam-packed with new and updated resources for workers, employers and service providers.

Nova Scotia is losing too much time to workplace injury. Although there are fewer injuries today, it’s taking longer than ever for employees to return to work when they are hurt on the job.

WCB Nova Scotia is starting 2021 with additions and changes to the executive team, renewing emphasis on the importance of injury prevention, while focusing its sights on a new challenge facing the system – claim durations. 

WorkplaceNL is extending expiry dates of safety training certificates as training courses may not be widely available while the province is under COVID-19 Alert Level 5.

WorkSafeBC is looking for recent doctoral graduates who are training for careers as academic researchers in occupational health and safety or work disability.

Richard Deacon joined the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba as President and CEO on February 1, replacing Winston Maharaj, who stepped down on October 30 after almost nine years in the role.