OHS Leadership Program

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

OHS Leadership Program

The Workers Compensation Board of PEI is seeking high school students (two per school) to become Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) leaders. OHS leaders, upon successful completion of the program, will be awarded $500 ($1,000 per team). We recommend that you apply in teams of two to increase your likelihood of a successful application to the program. We will select and notify each school’s leadership team by Friday, October 5, 2018.

Application to the program is open until Friday, September 28, 2018.

OHS Leaders are required to:

Attend a one-day orientation and training session at the Hunter River Community Center on Friday, October 19, 2018 (mileage will be paid). This is a PD day, so you will not be missing class.
Work as a leadership team at your school to organize four events, spaced out between November and March. These events/activities will help to raise awareness among other students about workplace health and safety.
Work under the guidance of the Youth Education Consultant and maintain a social media presence to promote workplace health and safety, and your OHS events.
Document events/activities and produce a year-end summary of what you did.

An eligible applicant:

Is in Grade 11 or 12
Is good at connecting with other students and coordinating with school staff
Is interested in learning, and helping others to learn, about how to stay safe at work
Plans to pursue further education/training sometime after high school
Applies in partnership with another eligible student, or is willing to work with an assigned partner

There must be two successful applicants for the program to be run at any school.

How do you apply?

Team application form (2 students who plan to work together)/formulaire français
Individual application form (1 student who is willing to work with an assigned partner)/formulaire français
Submit your entry by September 28, 2018

Submitting your application

EMAIL:
Step 1: Download the application form
Step 2: Fill out the pdf (and "save" as you go)
Step 3: Save form as: Your Name(s)_School Name
Step 4: Attach completed application form to an email to: ohs.youthed@gmail.com

TEXT:
Step 1: Print the application form
Step 2: Fill out by hand
Step 3: Take a photo and text image to cell number provided on application form

If you have any questions about the OHS Leadership Program or application process, please contact the Youth Education Consultant:

Email: ohs.youthed@gmail.com
Phone (landline): 902-368-6357

Click here for a news release form last year's OHS leadership group.

July 26, 2019

New and Revised WCB Policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved a new policy, French Language Service and Communications/Services en français et communications (POL-155), and amendments to the following policies:Pre-existing Conditions (POL-61)Transportation Assistance (POL-73), formerly titled Vehicle Modifcations Details about the amendments can be found in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the policy consultation process.

July 16, 2019

WCB reports 2018 highlights at Annual Public Meeting

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) released its 2018 Annual Report today at their Annual Public meeting. “We are pleased to report the highlights from the past year,” said WCB Board Chair Stuart Affleck. “Our strong funded position allowed us to continue to reduce assessments, provide a surplus distribution to Island businesses, all while increasing benefits and services for injured workers.” In 2018, the WCB introduced presumptive coverage for trauma and stressor related disorders; prepared for new legislation that presumes that specific cancers and heart injuries among firefighters are work-related; prepared several resources for employers and clinicians alike; and distributed over $430 thousand in grant funding to support training and innovative workplace solutions that will improve health and safety and return to work. In addition to legislative changes, there were many enhancements to WCB Policies, including enhancements to the Home Modifications Policy and increases to the Lump Sum Death Benefit. “We were pleased to report on the many accomplishments of 2018, and we look forward to the important work ahead of us in our new five year Strategic Plan, which is a product of great collaboration and insight from our Stakeholders,” said WCB Chief Executive Officer Cheryl Paynter. 2018 Stats at a Glance 5,828 assessed employers1,956 claims adjudicated 2,624 inspections completed by OHS Officers475 OHS Education & Training Sessions Biennial Injured Worker Survey- Satisfaction Index increased to 76.2 in 2018 from 71.4 (2016) Funded Status of 146.3% as of December 31, 2018, down from 165.4% in 2017$21.9 million surplus distribution to employers In 2018, the WCB had investment losses of $4.4 million dollars (-1.32%) ending a 9 year run of positive annual investment returns, averaging just over 10%.Average assessment rate down to $1.60, from $1.70 in 2017 and $2.16 in 2009 A full copy of the WCB Annual Report, can be found here.

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