- WorkSafeBC’s preliminary average premium base rate to remain unchanged in 2022 15 juillet 2021
Fifth straight year with flat average base rate, consistent with WorkSafeBC’s goal of keeping rates stable
Richmond, B.C. — WorkSafeBC announced today that the preliminary average base rate for 2022 will remain unchanged at 1.55 percent of employers’ assessable payroll. This will be the fifth year in a row that the average base rate has remained at this level, consistent with WorkSafeBC’s goal of keeping rates stable.
Continuer la lecture → - WorkSafeBC: Extensions of coverage for the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s work experience programs 14 juillet 2021
On March 30, 2021, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to three existing extensions of coverage under section 7(2)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act (Act) for work experience programs administered by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
Continuer la lecture → - WorkSafeNB launches fall protection blitz 8 juillet 2021
At WorkSafeNB, we know that falls continue to be a leading cause of serious workplace injuries in New Brunswick. We also know employers care about their employees’ well-being…and so do we.
Continuer la lecture → - WCB Nova Scotia: Safe + Secure: Keeping young workers safe this summer 8 juillet 2021
The latest issue of our Safe + Secure e-newsletter is now available, with a special focus on keeping Nova Scotia’s young workers safe as more of them enter the workforce in the summer months.
Continuer la lecture → - CNESST : Le gouvernement privilégie un retour graduel des employés dans les milieux de travail à compter de septembre 30 juin 2021
Bien que le télétravail ne soit plus obligatoire, mais recommandé dans le contexte épidémiologique actuel, le gouvernement privilégie un retour graduel dans les milieux de travail public et privé, et ce, dans le respect des mesures sanitaires. Voilà l’un des messages véhiculés aujourd’hui en conférence de presse par la ministre responsable de l’Administration gouvernementale et présidente du Conseil du trésor, Sonia LeBel, et le ministre du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale et ministre responsable de la région de la Mauricie, Jean Boulet. Ils étaient accompagnés, pour l’occasion, du conseiller médical stratégique à la Direction générale de la santé publique du ministère de la Santé et des services sociaux, Dr Richard Massé.
Continuer la lecture → - Travail sécuritaire NB : Élimination de la période d’attente non payée 30 juin 2021
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer l’élimination de la période d’attente de trois jours non payée pour les travailleurs blessés et malades au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Continuer la lecture → - WorkSafeBC advising employers to consider workplace closures during heat wave 28 juin 2021
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 WorkSafeBC. “With the heat wave across B.C., we are warning employers and workers about the risk of developing heat stress. If not recognized and treated early, heat stress can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”
Continuer la lecture → - WorkSafeBC issues guidance for employers on the transition to communicable disease prevention 28 juin 2021
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 transition will begin when the B.C. government moves the province to Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan.
Continuer la lecture → - Optimism, opportunity define WCB Nova Scotia’s 2021-2023 Strategic Priorities 28 juin 2021
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.
Continuer la lecture → - WCB Nova Scotia: Virtual PMIs now available for straightforward assessments 24 juin 2021
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.
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