- WCB Nova Scotia: Province Marks 30th Anniversary of Westray Mine Disaster (May 9/22) May 9, 2022
Province Marks 30th Anniversary of Westray Mine Disaster.
Three decades have passed since an explosion at a mine in Plymouth, Pictou County, killed 26 workers. Today, May 9, Nova Scotians will gather to mark the 30th anniversary of the Westray disaster.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: New Podcast Launches – WorkShift hosted by Stuart MacLean (May 9/22) May 9, 2022
Connecting with safety leaders to influence best practice approaches that prevent injuries and support safe and timely return to work is the main thrust behind WCB Nova Scotia’s ongoing strategic outreach activities. Up until now, most of these conversations happened one-on-one, virtually or in person. This week, the WCB will ramp up our efforts to reach more safety leaders, with the launch of our new podcast.
Continue reading → - PEI Student Places Second at National Safety Video Contest May 5, 2022
The Workers Compensation Board of P.E.I. is pleased to announce that Kiera Sharpley, a grade 10 student from Charlottetown Rural, has claimed second place in the national Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest.
The video contest challenged youth across the country to use their creativity to produce an original video that could be used in social media to illustrate to younger workers the importance of health and safety at work.
Continue reading →- Safety and Health Week 2022 May 2, 2022 – A Message from WorkSafeNB’s Acting Vice President, Prevention Division May 2, 2022
Because WorkSafeNB’s vision is Making New Brunswick the safest place to work, we are proud to support Safety and Health Week, May 1-7 this year.
Safety and Health Week promotes the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community. At the end of the day, we work safely so we can come home to our family and friends.
Continue reading →- Long-term workplace safety culture continues to build in Nova Scotia May 2, 2022
WCB to increase focus on ensuring both physically and psychologically healthy workplaces
Nova Scotians spent less time off the job due to workplace injury in 2021 than the year before, but getting hurt at work still takes far too great a toll, accounting for 2,955 person-years of work lost to workplace injury, according to WCB Nova Scotia.
Continue reading →- WorkplaceNL seeking public input for 2023-2025 strategic plan April 29, 2022
WorkplaceNL invites input from the public on important strategic issues impacting workers, injured workers, employers and the workplace compensation system as it develops its 2023-2025 strategic plan.
Strategic issues have a direct impact on how WorkplaceNL can ensure a balance between fair compensation for injured workers, the financial interest of employers who fund the system, and long-term system sustainability.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeBC: Day of Mourning commemorates fallen workers April 28, 2022
Last year in B.C., 161 workers lost their lives due to workplace injury and illness.
National Day of Mourning is observed every year on April 28 across Canada. Workers, families, employers, and others across British Columbia come together to remember those that lost their lives on the job, and to renew a commitment to creating healthy and safe workplaces.
Continue reading →- New poll shows Ontarians know their right to refuse unsafe work as we mark National Day of Mourning April 28, 2022
90% of Ontarians say they know they have the right to refuse unsafe work
Special commemoration to be broadcast on evening newscasts across Ontario tonight
CN Tower and Niagara Falls among landmarks to be lit in yellow
On this year’s National Day of Mourning, a new poll shows Ontarians know their right to refuse unsafe work and most are taking the necessary action to address safety concerns.
According to the Leger poll* 90% of respondents said they were aware of their right to refuse unsafe work. When asked what they would do if they had a safety concern at work, 63% said they would raise the concern with management.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeNB: Day of Mourning April 28, 2022
On April 28 each year − the Day of Mourning − we remember those who have lost their lives on the job. Life-altering or fatal workplace injuries and illness are devastating and far reaching, significantly impacting the lives not only of the workers and their families, but also of their co-workers, employers and their communities.
Continue reading →- Nova Scotians Honour Workers, Families April 28, 2022
The news release below was issued today by the Nova Scotia Government.
On the National Day of Mourning, today, April 28, Nova Scotians come together to remember those who have died or were injured because of a workplace accident or work-related illness.
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- Safety and Health Week 2022 May 2, 2022 – A Message from WorkSafeNB’s Acting Vice President, Prevention Division May 2, 2022