- WorkSafeNB: News Release – Notice to employers April 14, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - WCB PEI: Satisfaction Survey Continues to Provide Valuable Information April 6, 2021
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 their satisfaction with a variety of service dimensions including fairness, decision making and service delivery.
Continue reading → - Know a colleague who has gone “above and beyond” for the AWCBC? Nominate them before March 26, 2021! March 15, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC: New High Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives March 10, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: Safe + Secure – Leading through COVID-19, Working to Well, Risk Mapping Tool March 9, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: New resources support safe and timely return to work March 4, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia evolves executive team with a view to the future February 22, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - Advisory: WorkplaceNL safety training certificates extended to April 30 February 16, 2021
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.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC Research Grant Competition Ralph McGinn Postdoctoral Fellowship February 12, 2021
WorkSafeBC is looking for recent doctoral graduates who are training for careers as academic researchers in occupational health and safety or work disability.
Continue reading → - WCB Manitoba Welcomes New President and CEO February 10, 2021
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.
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