- The CNESST of Quebec welcomes new CEO Mr. Bruno Labrecque February 22, 2024
Quebec City, February 22, 2024 – The Council of Ministers, appointed Mr. Bruno Labrecque as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST). He will replace the current President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Manuelle Oudar, who has been appointed as an independent senator.Mr. Bruno Labrecque will take office on February 26, 2024.
Continue reading → - Workplace Solutions 2024 February 20, 2024
This year’s Workplace Solutions event, “The Good, The Bad, and The Hazardous: practical approaches to help manage hazards and ensure success for your health and safety management systems” takes place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Continue reading → - Unprecedented engagement in PTSD legislation consultation for correctional officers shaping next steps February 16, 2024
We are pleased to share the results of our latest public consultation regarding a change to legislation that would include correctional officers in the definition of emergency response workers under the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Continue reading → - Free noise level assessment for Island potato farmers February 15, 2024
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is offering free noise level assessments to Island potato farmers who would like to volunteer and contribute to creating educational materials for the potato industry. The WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Division is looking for six or more potato farmers to take part in this initiative.
Continue reading →- Deadline extended for Work-Related Mental Stress policy consultation February 12, 2024
The WCB is extending the public consultation period for the Work Related Mental Stress policy.
Continue reading →- WorkSafe NS: New web section on Gradual Onset Psychological Injury now available February 8, 2024
WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to announce the addition of a dedicated section on Gradual Onset Psychological Injury to our corporate website.
Continue reading →- WorkSafe NB: We want to hear from you! Feedback needed for regulatory review February 7, 2024
WorkSafeNB wants to hear from stakeholders to help understand the economic and business impacts of proposed amendments to General Regulation 91-191 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Continue reading →- The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Lay Charges under the Northwest Territories Mine Health and Safety Act February 5, 2024
Yellowknife, NT (February 2, 2024) – On January 19, 2024, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission filed four charges against Diavik Diamond Mines in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under the Mine Health and Safety Act.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeNB: Change to Head Protection Standards Coming February 5, 2024
Recent legislative amendments have led to the adoption of nationally harmonized safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at WorkSafeNB. Notably, this includes an update to head protection requirements.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeNB: Focus on Safety – Student video competition returns January 31, 2024
WorkSafeNB is pleased to announce its annual Focus on Safety video competition for youth is bacDid you know that young people are three to four times more likely to face job-related injuries in their first six months of employment compared to the average Canadian worker? Inexperience, unfamiliarity with health and safety laws, and a lack of confidence to ask questions contribute to their vulnerability.
Continue reading → - Deadline extended for Work-Related Mental Stress policy consultation February 12, 2024