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Help us recognize PEI’s young safety leaders.
The WCB is presenting two $1000 Safe Youth Awards to young workers who demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) principles on the job. One award will go to a worker aged 15 to 19, and another to a worker aged 20 to 24.
If you have a young safety leader in your workplace, help us recognize them by submitting a nomination.
Young workers can also nominate themselves, so be sure to share this opportunity with the safety star in your life.
Applications close September 2.
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Workplace safety starts with understanding the hazards around us.
Watch this short video for an introduction to hazard assessments, why they matter, and how they help keep workers safe.
Farm safety starts with awareness.
Agriculture is deeply rooted in PEI’s history and remains an important part of our economy and culture. But working on a farm comes with real risks – from poorly maintained equipment and machinery to electrical hazards and extreme heat.
By understanding these risks and taking steps to address them, employers and workers can help reduce incidents, prevent injuries, and create safer workplaces for farmers across PEI.
Download the PEI Farm Safety Code of Practice for practical information and safety tips
Do you know a young worker who always puts safety first?
The WCB is giving out TWO $1000 Safe Youth Awards to young workers who demonstrate a commitment to health
and safety on the job.
Young workers can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone in their workplace.
The application is quick and easy, and the impact can be lasting.
Investing in safe young workers today helps build a stronger culture of workplace health and safety tomorrow.
Applications close September 2nd.
Charlottetown, May 13, 2026 – The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has partnered with Rural Action Centres and CBDC to offer in-person occupational health and safety (OHS) workshops across PEI. The workshops, which are free to attend and cover a wide range of OHS topics, are being held at Rural Action Centre and CBDC locations in Montague, Summerside and Alberton.
“We are pleased to partner with the WCB to offer this training,” said Maxine Rennie, Executive Director of Alberton Rural Action Centre and CBDC West Prince Ventures. “We work to connect businesses, service providers and community stakeholders to build vibrant and prosperous rural communities. Providing access to this training will build healthier and safer workplaces in rural communities across PEI.”
Danny Miller, the WCB’s Director of OHS says that access to training strengthens workplace safety culture across the Island. “Safety is a shared responsibility, and training provides clarity on everyone’s roles and responsibilities in workplace safety. Through the partnership with RAC, we’re making it easier for employers and workers in rural PEI to access the training they need to stay safe at work.”
Workshop Topics:
- Health and Safety Committee Basics & Safety Leadership
- Identifying and Controlling Hazards
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Basics
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Essentials for Seasonal Businesses
- Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Safety Orientation Responsibilities
- Safety Programs
- Supervisor Safety
- Young and Vulnerable Workers
- WCB Claims
The next workshop, OHS Essentials for Seasonal Businesses, takes place May 14 at the Montague RAC location.
See the WCB’s full calendar of upcoming in-person workshops and training options.
Register for an OHS workshop in Montague or Alberton.
For more information, contact WCB Communications at news@wcb.pe.ca or 902-388-8671.
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