Policies

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Policies

The WCB has a number of policies that are of interest to Island employers. Employer Services policies and Claims policies are listed below.

WCB Employer Services Policies

WCB Claims Policies

Entitlement

Conditions/Injuries

Health Care Services

Medical Aid

Return to Work

Wage Loss Benefits

General

General WCB Policies

Appeals

General

Fraud Prevention and Investigation (POL-80)

All WCB Policies are available in the Policies Section of this website.

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April 28, 2021

Commemorating workers injured or killed on the job

Wednesday, April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, a day set aside to honour the memory of workers who have been injured or killed on the job. On this day, and throughout the year, Islanders are encouraged to remember those we have lost and those affected by workplace tragedy, by raising awareness of workplace safety. The Day of Mourning was first recognized in Canada in 1984, and since then has been commemorated in over 100 countries worldwide. “Let us all take a moment to remember the people that were lost too soon because of a workplace injury or illness,” said Jim MacPhee, Workers Compensation Board Chair. “We must all work together to ensure safe work places so we can all return home from work, said Carl Pursey, President, PEI Federation of Labour.

April 20, 2021

Amendments to PEI’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Fall Protection Regulations

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has introduced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act General Regulations and Fall Protection Regulations. The amendments are part of the National Occupational Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement, signed by Ministers responsible for labour legislation across Canada. The goal is to reduce jurisdictional trade barriers by ensuring regulatory requirements are simplified and consistent across the country. The agreement sets out standards in relation to personal protective equipment and first aid kits that will be recognized by all jurisdictions, as reflected in the proposed regulatory amendments. “The amendments will help harmonize regulatory requirements to enable employers and workers to work more seamlessly across jurisdictions,” said Jim MacPhee, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. The amended regulations are also a result of a review of all provincial regulations that reference standards (for example, Canadian Standards Association). As part of this review, the WCB reviewed 3 sets of its regulations that reference outdated standards and made regulatory updates as a result.The new regulations came into effect March 6, 2021. The WCB will work with employers and workers to provide further education and awareness on the amendments. For more information on what has changed specifically and how it impacts businesses, visit wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/AmendmentstoRegs.

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