- WSIB takes next step to establish a new head office in London September 29, 2023
London, September 28, 2023 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today the location of a new head office to be located at 300 Tartan Drive in London, Ontario.
Continue reading → - Bill 41: Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act September 29, 2023
In October 2022, the B.C. government announced Bill 41, introducing seven amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. Three amendments took effect on November 24, 2022, and the remaining four amendments are taking effect in 2023 and 2024.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB: Help us improve our services September 28, 2023
Your experiences with WorkSafeNB are incredibly important to us, and we need your input to help us shape our future services and communication channels.
Continue reading → - WSCC Lay Charges under the Northwest Territories Safety Act and Mine Health and Safety Act September 27, 2023
Yellowknife, NT (September 26, 2023) – On August 25, 2023, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) filed seven charges against SMS Equipment Inc. in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under both the Safety Act and the Mine Health and Safety Act.
SMS Equipment is charged with multiple counts alleging violations of the Safety Act and the Mine Health and Safety Act, including failure to maintain their establishment such that the safety of their employees was not likely to be endangered, and that it failed to take every reasonable measure to protect the health and safety of their employees, as well as other offences.
The charges were filed following an investigation by WSCC Safety Officers in relation to an incident that occurred on September 1, 2022, at the Gahcho Kué Mine Maintenance Shop that resulted in the death of a worker.
The first court appearance is scheduled for October 24, 2023, in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
As the matter is now before the courts, WSCC is not able to provide further information or comment at this time.
Sarah McLeod
Manager, Communications
T: (867) 920-3854WSCC Lay Charges – SMS Equipment Inc..pdf
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- 2023 Safe Youth Award recipients are safety champions September 25, 2023
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) 2023 Safe Youth Award recipients are two young people who demonstrate that age is not a barrier to being safety champions in the workplace.
Continue reading →- WorkplaceNL encourages workplaces to celebrate Move Well – Work Well Week from September 17-23, 2023 September 19, 2023
St. John’s, NL – Over the past five years, musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), or soft-tissue injuries, accounted for 69 per cent of WorkplaceNL lost-time injury claims and $109 million in annual claim costs.
Continue reading →- Client experience survey September 18, 2023
WorkSafeNB is passionate about delivering the best service possible and we need your help to continue to improve it! As a client of WorksafeNB, we would love to speak with you to hear about your experiences. If you are interested, please follow this link and you will be contacted to schedule a short 20-30 minute virtual interview.
Continue reading →- Workers Compensation Board welcomes new CEO Dan Campbell September 18, 2023
On September 5, 2023, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI welcomed Daniel M. Campbell as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Continue reading →- Register today for our Annual General Meeting September 6, 2023
WorkSafeNB and our province’s workplaces had much to celebrate in 2022. To find out why, register for WorkSafeNB’s annual general meeting (AGM), where our president and CEO, Tim Petersen, will discuss current projects and trends, the future outlook, and 2024 assessment rates.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeBC now accepting applications for asbestos abatement licences September 5, 2023
Starting next year, asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, employers performing asbestos abatement work must be licensed to operate in B.C. and anyone performing this work must be trained and certified.
Continue reading → - WorkplaceNL encourages workplaces to celebrate Move Well – Work Well Week from September 17-23, 2023 September 19, 2023