Website Terms of Use

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Website Terms of Use

Last updated: December 23, 2010

The Workers Compensation Board (“WCB”) of Prince Edward Island web site is provided to you on the terms and conditions (collectively the “Web Site Terms of Use”) set out below. Use of this web site constitutes your understanding and agreement to the Web Site Terms of Use. The Web Site Terms of Use are subject to modification and we ask that you review them periodically.

Copyright

Trademarks

All WCB trademarks appearing on this web site are trademarks or official marks of the WCB. Use of these trademarks or official marks is prohibited without prior written permission of the WCB.

Privacy Statement

The WCB recognizes the privacy concerns of visitors to our web site and the importance of protecting the privacy of any personal information collected about our visitors. As a general policy, the WCB does not automatically collect any personal information (such as name, address or email address) from visitors to our site. The WCB may collect non-personal information that may be used to enhance the effectiveness of our web pages. We may also use non-personal information to determine the total number of visitors to our web site.

Personal information

The WCB will only collect personal information about visitors to our site when visitors knowingly and voluntarily submit the information. The WCB will notify you when we are collecting personal information and will let you know the purpose for which the information is collected, the legal authority for the collection and contact information for an officer or employee who can answer your questions about the collection. We will only use personal information for the purposes that were disclosed at the time of collection as the purpose for the collection or for a use consistent with those purposes. The WCB will not disclose personal information to third parties except as required or authorized under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FOIPP Act”).

The WCB may use the information collected to respond to specific requests. We may also use it in aggregate form without personal identifiers to make our site better and more responsible to the needs of visitors. This statistical compilation may be used by the WCB or be provided to others for the Board’s marketing, advertising or research purposes. The WCB complies with privacy laws by maintaining safeguards to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of use information.

Links to other sites

This web site contains links to web sites operated by others. The WCB is not responsible for the content or practices of third-party web sites that may be linked from this site.

Privacy policy changes

This privacy statement is reviewed periodically and may be subject to change.

Security

The WCB is not responsible for the use or misuse of information while it is in transit from your Internet server to ours. Any information submitted through email is not encrypted and may not be secure while it is in transit to the WCB. If you have any questions about the security of the transmission and storage of information from your server/system to ours, you should contact your Internet service provider.

If you are concerned about sending personal or business related information to us through our site, you can use another method such as fax or mail. If you have any questions about our privacy policy and practices or the privacy/security of our web site, please contact:

By telephone…
WCB Office: 902-368-5680
Toll free in Atlantic Canada: 1-800-237-5049

WCB Customer Liaison Service: 1-866-460-3074

In person…
14 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)

By mail…
Worker Compensation Board of PEI
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7

By fax…
General: 902-368-5696

Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy and endeavour to keep information on the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island Web site current, we can make no guarantee of accuracy or completeness.

Some of our documents contain links to the web sites of other organizations. We do not control the information available at those sites and do not confirm the information provided or endorse the views, products or services of those organizations.

The information contained on this web site does not replace the Workers Compensation Act of Prince Edward Island or the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island (the “Acts”). In the case of any discrepancy between the information contained on this web site and the Acts and their Regulations, the Acts and their Regulations shall govern.

The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island makes no representation regarding the suitability of the information contained in this web site for any purpose and makes no warranty of any type respecting that information. The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island hereby disclaims all warranties including all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and warranties of non-infringement.

In no event shall the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island be liable for any damages of any type suffered by any user of this web site resulting from any cause whatsoever whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise.

No Endorsement

Reference to organizations, services, products, processes and events on this web site does not imply their endorsement or recommendation by the WCB and any failure to mention a particular organization, service, product, process or event is not a sign of disapproval.

May 16, 2012

Maritime Worker Compensation Boards fund Dalhousie University occupational medicine courses

Physicians in Atlantic Canada now have access to online courses in occupational medicine thanks to a strategic alliance between WorkSafeNB, the Workers’ Compensation Boards of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and Dalhousie University. “With no academic programs in occupational medicine east of Toronto, this alliance, combined with the establishment of a research chair in occupational medicine at Dalhousie University’s medical school in Saint John, will help ensure best practices in disability management and return to work,” said Sharon Tucker, chairperson of WorkSafeNB’s board of directors, who spoke on behalf of the three Maritime provinces’ compensation boards. The Maritime Occupational Medicine Continuing Medical Education (MOM CME) Alliance will provide courses not only to physicians, but also to all stakeholders with a vested interest in occupational medicine, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, case managers, workers and employers. Because they are web-based, they can be conveniently accessed at any time. “This important initiative will help prevent occupational injuries and illness, break down the barriers of return to work, and keep injured workers employable so they can enjoy the quality of life they deserve,” Tucker said. The courses will be funded by the three Maritime worker compensation boards, while Dalhousie Continuing Medical Education will develop, host and maintain the courses on their website. The courses are accredited, providing CME credits for family physicians in the Maritime provinces. The first course, which deals with issues around prescribing time off, is now available online. Media Contacts:Beverly StearsActing Manager, CommunicationsWorkSafeNB 506-632-2828Julie Trites Communications AdvisorWorkers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia 902-491-8110Bonnie BlakneyDirector, Corporate DevelopmentWorkers Compensation Board of PEI 902-620-3478

May 14, 2012

William (Bill) Reid appointed to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

William (Bill) Reid, Director of Occupational Health and Safety with the Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island, has been appointed to the Council of Governors of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). On May 8, 2012, Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt announced that Reid will represent Prince Edward Island on the CCOHS Council of Governors, serving a four- year term. The mandate of the CCOHS is to promote the health and safety of working Canadians. It is governed by a Council whose members represent labour, employers and government from across Canada, providing diverse perspectives and a balanced approach to workplace health and safety issues. Mr. Reid is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and a Certified Mechanical Engineering Technologist. Prior to assuming his role at the WCB, Reid worked for 21 years in the manufacturing industry, with a concentration in Environment, Health and Safety. He has a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree in Manufacturing, and holds certificates in Occupational Health and Safety Management and Ergonomics Program Management. He is an experienced firefighter, emergency responder and hazardous material technician. “Bill has an enormous wealth of knowledge on workplace safety, and we are very proud to have him represent the Workers Compensation Board and our province on safety matters at a national level,” said Nancy Guptill, Workers Compensation Board Chair. To learn more about the CCOHS, visit www.ccohs.ca. Information about occupational health and safety on Prince Edward Island is available in the Safe Workplaces section of the Workers Compensation Board website.

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