With extreme temperatures in many parts of British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is advising employers to consider closing down their workplaces if workers cannot be protected from the risk of heat stress. “All workers are potentially at risk,” said Al Johnson, Head of Prevention Services at W

A careful and gradual move away from COVID-19 safety plans will begin once the Province moves to Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan WorkSafeBC has released new information and guidance for employers on the transition from COVID-19 safety plans to communicable disease prevention. The transi

WCB Nova Scotia’s 2021-2023 Strategic Priorities chart a course for new possibility and opportunity, with a clear focus on return to work and coming financial sustainability.

  Nova Scotians injured on the job that have been waiting for a Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI) assessment in Halifax or Sydney may have the option of seeing a PMI doctor sooner from the comfort of their home with the introduction of virtual PMI assessments.

WorkSafeBC reminds employers and workers how to stay safe when working outdoors With the heatwave across B.C. expected to last for the next several days, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress. If not recognized and treated early

SAFE Work Manitoba and Manitoba Farm Safety Program are pleased to announce that Kelis Hunter, a 10-year-old student from Virden, Manitoba, has been selected as this year’s winner of the Farm Safety Drawing Contest for her drawing depicting grain safety around the farm.

WCB engaging customers for feedback to help improve services In the month of June, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will be reaching out to customers across the province to gather feedback to help improve WCB services.

New funding agreement strengthens partnership with the WCB. The Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces in Health (SASWH) is the latest of seven provincial safety associations to sign a new funding agreement with the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). This agreement

Workers compensation coverage is mandatory for most employers in Manitoba. If you’re in a mandatory industry, everyone who works for your business – with the exception of the sole proprietor, partner or director – is entitled to workers compensation coverage, regardl

The WCB’s 2020 Annual Report and Five Year Plan was tabled in the Manitoba Legislature on May 10.