- WorkplaceNL announces 2024 Safe Student and Safety Educator June 21, 2024
St. John’s, NL – WorkplaceNL is proud to announce Jacob Tilley, a Level I student at Random Island Academy in Hickman’s Harbour, as the 2024 Safe Student of the Year and Leslie Tucker, a teacher at Gonzaga High School in St. John’s, as the Health and Safety Educator of the Year.
Continue reading → - The WCB of PEI shares 2023 highlights and new initiatives at its annual general meeting June 20, 2024
The WCB shares 2023 highlights and new initiatives at its annual general meeting
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC recommending changes to improve crane safety in B.C. June 18, 2024
New risk-reduction strategy is based on a comprehensive review of crane safety and informed by stakeholder input and feedback.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC advises employers to plan ahead to protect workers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke June 17, 2024
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to plan for the health and safety risks that come with extreme heat and exposure to wildfire smoke. These conditions can lead to significant health issues for workers, such as heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and respiratory problems.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB announces significant benefit enhancements for New Brunswick workers as Bill 45 becomes law June 17, 2024
WorkSafeNB is pleased to announce that the Government of New Brunswick’s Bill 45, An Act Respecting the Firefighters’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Compensation Act, has received Royal Assent, making it law. These historic benefit improvements, which include an increase in loss of earnings benefits and adjustments to maximum annual earnings, mark a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our province’s workforce.
Continue reading → - Government of New Brunswick updates the Occupational Health and Safety Act June 17, 2024
The Government of New Brunswick has introduced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The amendments, based on recommendations by WorkSafeNB, received Royal Assent today.
Continue reading →- WCB Nova Scotia: New resources available for psychological health and safety June 7, 2024
WCB Nova Scotia is proud to introduce a suite of resources for Nova Scotians found in this newly launched Psychological Health and Safety Resource Centre.
Continue reading →- WorkSafe NS: New leadership structure will support achievement of WCB’s Strategic Plan goals June 5, 2024
Karen Adams strengthens leadership team for improved service, leveraging technology.
In exciting changes that speak to a hyper-focus on service through technology, Chief Executive Officer Karen Adams has strengthened her executive leadership team.
Continue reading →- WCB PEI: Information Session – Seasonal Worker Orientation June 5, 2024
The WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety Division will be hosting a FREE in-person information session focused on orientating seasonal workers.
Continue reading →- WorkSafe NB: Supporting our workforce: Historic benefit improvements for injured workers June 4, 2024
By Tim Petersen, President and CEO, WorkSafeNB
In a significant move toward enhancing the well-being of New Brunswick’s workforce, the Government of New Brunswick has passed a new bill to greatly benefit injured workers and their families. These historic improvements to benefits underscore our unwavering commitment to supporting those who have been injured on the job, ensuring they receive the financial assistance they need during recovery.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: New resources available for psychological health and safety June 7, 2024
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