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Announcements & Events
Safety Talk Spotlight: It’s very important to take the time to stop, test and plan on sites that may contain asbestos.
Follow these steps to make sure your workplace is safe from asbestos exposure.
When a serious work-related injury or explosion occurs, employers must immediately report the incident to the WCB’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.
If a work-related injury or illness causes you to miss time from work, you may be eligible for temporary wage loss benefits.
Do you have a high school student in your life that is keen on making videos?
If so, they could win $1,000 by entering the WCB’s “Focus on Safety” video contest!
Our Winter/Spring Workplace Safety Education Sessions continue until the end of April.
Coming up:
April 3 ? Respiratory Protection Programs
Space is limited, register now.
Did you know 1 in 5 Canadian workers experience a mental health problem or illness each year?
Join us on Mar. 19 to learn more about psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Register here
March 10 – 16 is Canada’s Agriculture Safety Week.
Are you, or do you know a potato farmer who would like to volunteer for a FREE noise level assessment? Details here.
You can begin physiotherapy treatments at no cost, WHILE the WCB makes a decision on your claim.
Early access to treatment has a significant impact to your recovery.
Check out the list of direct access physiotherapy clinics in PEI.
Did you know that proper hydration and nutrition are crucial to your health and safety when working in the cold?
Our Winter/Spring Workplace Safety Education Sessions continue next week.
Coming up:
Mar 19 ? Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
Space is limited, register now.
Safety Talk Spotlight: The presence of ammonia in a workplace is a serious health hazard to workers.
Here are ways to keep workers safe and prevent ammonia leaks.
News Releases
WCB Communications
902-894-0362 or news@wcb.pe.ca
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