- WCB PEI: WCB Supports Injured Workers Following Post-Tropical Storm Fiona September 28, 2022
In the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is connecting directly with injured workers to reassure them that their payments are on the way.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: WCB system access during Hurricane Fiona September 23, 2022
Like all Nova Scotians, WCB Nova Scotia is preparing for the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. As we monitor the situation, we would like to share some important information as it relates to our services.
Continue reading → - WorkPlaceNL: 2022 Injured Workers and Employers Client Service Surveys now underway September 23, 2022
Throughout September and October, WorkplaceNL will be conducting a client service satisfaction survey in an effort to further improve our program and service delivery.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: Potential Facebook Messenger Scam September 20, 2022
We have been made aware of a possible scam on Facebook Messenger targeting Nova Scotians pretending to be from WCB Nova Scotia.
Continue reading → - WorkplaceNL celebrates Move Well – Work Well Week from September 18-24 September 20, 2022
Over the past five years, musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), or soft-tissue injuries, have accounted for 69 per cent of WorkplaceNL lost-time injury claims and $103 million in annual claim costs. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are painful disorders of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, spinal discs and related soft tissues. They may be caused or aggravated by work, but they can be prevented.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: 2023 employer assessment rates now available on MyAccount September 1, 2022
Today, WCB Nova Scotia announced employer assessment rates for 2023 on MyAccount, the online portal for employers.
The average employer assessment rate will remain stable at $2.65 per $100 of payroll in 2023.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC warns of the dangers from slips, trips, and falls for workers in restaurants, bars, and pubs August 31, 2022
One-quarter of workplace injuries in restaurants, bars, and pubs are from slips, trips, and falls, costing the industry $20 million in claim costs in the last five years.
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about the dangers from slips, trips, and falls in restaurants, bars, and pubs. Over the last five years in B.C., slips, trips, and falls accounted for approximately 25 percent of all injury claims in restaurants, bars, and pubs.
Continue reading → - WorkplaceNL launches Safety Leadership Awards August 25, 2022
WorkplaceNL announced its new WorkplaceNL Safety Leadership Awards to recognize employers and workers who demonstrate leadership and a visible commitment to health and safety in workplaces in Newfoundland and Labrador. Nominations are open from August 25 to September 23, 2022.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC amends rules on the refusal of unsafe work so workers can make more informed decisions August 22, 2022
Employers are now required to inform workers about a previous work refusal before reassigning the work
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) are coming into effect on Aug. 22, 2022, that will strengthen worker protections on the right to refuse unsafe work.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: Safe + Secure – Keeping workers safe in the heat August 22, 2022
The August issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter has been sent to subscribers and is now available online. This latest issue has a special focus on working safely in the heat, no matter what industry you’re in.
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