- Call for Applications: Manitoba WCB 2018 Research and Workplace Innovation Program February 27, 2018
Manitoba WCB is once again accepting applications for funding under the Research and Workplace Innovation Program, which promotes and funds scientific research, workplace innovation, training and education projects and knowledge transfer related to prevention of occupational injuries, diseases and return to work of injured or ill workers.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC releases three-year strategy to reduce serious injuries in four highest risk sectors February 23, 2018
WorkSafeBC has released their 2018-2020 High-Risk Strategy, a three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in construction, forestry, health care and manufacturing sectors.
Continue reading → - WorkplaceNL and Service NL launch joint 5-year injury prevention strategy February 22, 2018
WorkplaceNL and Service NL‘s Occupational Health and Safety Division have launched a joint 5-year injury prevention strategy in consultation with Newfoundland and Labrador injury prevention partners and stakeholders.
Continue reading → - WSIB’s Evie DoCouto appointed chair of the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management February 1, 2018
Evie DoCouto, head of the Return to Work Program at Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), has been appointed chair of the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management. In this role, she also serves as chair of the Canadian Certification Council.
Continue reading → - Saskatchewan WCB selected a 2018 Top Employer! January 25, 2018
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board has been selected as one of Saskatchewan’s 2018 Top Employers, an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers recognizing employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
Continue reading → - Three members of AWCBC appointed to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety January 15, 2018
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, has announced 11 appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Three of the appointments are members of AWCBC.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia named an Atlantic Canada Top Employer! January 11, 2018
WCB Nova Scotia has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada’s most progressive and forward-thinking workplaces in the annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Continue reading → - Ralph McGinn appointed new board chair of WorkSafeBC December 5, 2017
British Columbia Labour Minister Harry Bains has appointed Ralph McGinn as the new board chair for WorkSafeBC.
Continue reading → - Manuelle Oudar is one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women November 27, 2017
A prestigious distinction has been awarded to CNESST Chair and CEO, Manuelle Oudar. She has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2017.
Continue reading → - Working to Well program supports workers across Atlantic Canada in returning to the job after injury November 20, 2017
Atlantic Canadians injured on the job tend to take longer to return to work than those living in most other provinces. To further assist workers as they recover from workplace injury, Atlantic Canada’s workers’ compensation organizations have teamed up to launch a region-wide program .
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