WorkSafeNB announces sale of Workers’ Rehabilitation Centre

WorkSafeNB has sold the Workers’ Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) on Westfield Road, in Saint John to the Government of New Brunswick. A portion of the savings from operational costs will be allocated towards enhancing efforts to prevent workplace accidents in New Brunswick.
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Build safety into your home renovations

Are you planning to have your roof redone? Noticing your driveway could use a resealing? Or are you building or renovating your dream home? No matter which exciting home improvement project you are embarking on, your responsibilities as the property owner extend beyond choosing paint
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WCB Nova Scotia looks to the future with historically low injury rate, expanded supports

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Halifax, NS – Fewer Nova Scotians are getting injured at work than ever before.
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Saskatchewan WCB seeking customer feedback

Regina, Sask., Nov. 27, 2023 – In the months of November and December, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will be reaching out to employers across the province to gather feedback to help improve WCB services.
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Benefits enhancement for workers in 2024

On January 1, 2024, more Islanders will have their full earnings eligible for WCB coverage, following a work-related injury or illness. Find out more
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WorkplaceNL increases average assessment rate in response to rising claims costs

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St. John’s, NL – Effective January 1, 2024, the average assessment rate paid by employers will increase by 2.4 per cent to $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings – which includes a temporary $0.21 discount.
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WorkSafeBC releases first online registry of licensed asbestos abatement contractors in B.C.

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Homeowners, businesses, and contractors will now be able to verify their asbestos abatement firm is licensed to operate.
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Working safely amid COVID-19 and other communicable diseases

COVID-19 has changed the way we work. While vaccination has dramatically reduced COVID’s spread, it and other communicable diseases, like norovirus and influenza, continue to pose risks to New Brunswick workplaces, particularly in the fall and winter months when we’re increasingly ind
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Robert Patzelt has been reappointed as a member and Deputy Chair of the WCB Nova Scotia Board of Directors

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The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, has reappointed Robert Patzelt, Q.C., ICD.D, as a member and Deputy Chair of the WCB Nova Scotia Board of Directors.
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WorkSafeBC reminds employers and workers about new return-to-work requirements taking effect Jan. 1

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WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about new return-to-work requirements taking effect next year.
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