- Preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace a priority for WorkSafeBC in 2022 March 23, 2022
Last year, WorkSafeBC responded to 931 complaints of bullying and harassment
Richmond, B.C. — Last year in B.C., WorkSafeBC received more than 3,400 enquiries related to bullying and harassment and responded to 931 specific complaints of bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Of these enquiries, 17 percent came from the health care sector; 10 percent from hospitality; 8 percent from construction; and 8 percent from the retail industry.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB: Help us build a better workers’ compensation system March 15, 2022
WorkSafeNB’s board of directors wants to know what the province’s workers and employers think about possible enhancements to worker benefits under the Workers’ Compensation (WC) Act.
Continue reading → - Support to Obtain Professional Designations in Disability Management / Return to Work | Saskatchewan WCB March 8, 2022
- Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP)
- Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC)
- WorkSafeBC: B.C. proposes new asbestos abatement requirements under Workers Compensation Act March 7, 2022
The provincial government recently introduced Bill 5 – 2022: Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2022, which proposes new protections to help keep workers safe from the danger of asbestos.
The proposed amendments include the establishment of requirements that asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia, and that workers and employers who perform this work must complete mandatory safety training and certification.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeBC warns of the dangers from falls at work March 3, 2022
Last year, more than 4,000 workers were injured from falls from elevation
Richmond, B.C. — WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers of the risks associated with falls at work.
WorkSafeBC cautions that nearly every worksite has the potential for a fall, whether it’s from a roof, short ladder, medium-sized truck or a tall scaffold. Falls usually result from a combination of hazards, including working at heights without fall protection; not following safe-work procedures; slippery surfaces; and overexertion.
Continue reading →- WCB Nova Scotia: Workplace safety, return-to-work more important than ever February 23, 2022
Omicron variant increases pressure on workforce as Q3 2021 results released
HALIFAX, NS – As the Omicron variant continues to take a toll on Nova Scotia, its workplaces, and the healthcare system, WCB Nova Scotia says it has never been more important to prevent workplace injuries and help those who are injured return in a safe and timely manner.
Continue reading →- WSIB to rebate up to $1.5 billion in surplus funds to Ontario businesses February 16, 2022
Strong management protects support for people with injuries, maintains a responsible reserve, and rebates surplus to safe Ontario businesses
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today a rebate of surplus funds totaling up to $1.5 billion to eligible safe Ontario businesses. The WSIB’s strong financial and operational management, along with its positive investment returns have led to a surplus in its insurance fund beyond the needed reserve. Recent legislative amendments by the Government of Ontario have made it possible to rebate surplus funds at a time when businesses are coping with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading →- Sask. WCB welcomes two additional board members February 15, 2022
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is pleased to welcome two additional part-time board members, Judy Henley and Jack Brodsky, in 2022. They join the WCB’s current full-time board members – chair Gord Dobrowolsky, worker representative Garry Hamblin and employer representative Larry Flowers – to serve the workers and employers of the province.
Continue reading →- WSCC Lay Charges under the Northwest Territories Safety Act February 11, 2022
On February 08, 2022, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed eleven charges in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under the Safety Act.
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation is charged with multiple counts alleging violations of the Safety Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, including failure to safely maintain the facility, failure to ensure the health and safety of all persons at the facility and failure to correct unsafe conditions at the plant, as well as other offences.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeNB shares 2022-24 strategic plan February 9, 2022
People are at the heart of everything we do. We value and care for our employees and we value and care for New Brunswick workers and employers. We are intrinsically linked, and everyone contributes.
To view WorkSafeNB 2022-24 strategic plan, click here
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