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The Lieutenant Governor in Council has appointed Julie Ann Gauthier as a Worker Representative on the Workers Compensation Board of Directors. The WCB is pleased to welcome Julie Ann and looks forward to working with her to strengthen workplace safety and support workers and employers across Prince Edward Island.
Read Julie Ann Gauthier’s bio.
Additionally, Gail Ellis has been appointed Vice Chair of the Board. The WCB extends its thanks to Gail for her ongoing service and commitment and looks forward to the insight and experience she will continue to bring to the Board in this new role.
Calling all Island employers!
Fall is the perfect time to refresh your understanding of WCB coverage, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) responsibilities, and workplace injury procedures.
The WCB’s Information for Employers guide is a great place to start. It provides practical answers to common questions and helps you navigate your responsibilities with confidence.
Download the guide today and start the season with the knowledge you need to support a safer workplace.
Saturday, September 12, was World First Aid Day.
Emergencies can happen anywhere, including at work. Having the right first aid training and supplies in place helps workers respond quickly and confidently when incidents occur.
Download our Workplace First Aid Regulations Guide to learn more about workplace first aid requirements and compliance.
This Sunday, September 13, is Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.
Firefighters’ National Memorial Day is an opportunity to recognize the dangers firefighters face and to honour those who have fallen in the line of duty. We commemorate their courage, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to keeping Canadians safe.
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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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