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Feeling stiff and sore after spending the day at your desk? You’re not alone.
Sitting in the same position for long periods of time can cause muscle tension, stiffness, and discomfort.
The good news? A simple habit can make a big difference.
Taking five minutes each hour to stand up and stretch can help keep your body feeling its best throughout the workday.
Download our “Let’s Stretch” poster and make movement part of your daily work routine.
True or False?
You only need to file a Worker’s Report if your workplace injury causes you to miss work.
This is FALSE.
If you’re injured at work, you must complete a Worker’s Report, even if you don’t miss any time from work.
What starts as a small injury can sometimes develop into a more serious issue. By filling out a Worker’s Report you’re making sure that there is a record of the incident in case you need further support or medical treatment in the future.
Noise is a common but very serious hazard in many workplaces. Exposure to too much noise at work, even for a short period of time, can lead to permanent hearing loss.
Employers with workers exposed to hazardous noise levels are required to develop a hearing conservation program. This program involves educating workers on noise hazards and how to control them, providing details on personal protective equipment (PPE) and highlighting the importance of annual hearing tests for workers.
Learn more about preventing occupational hearing loss and developing a hearing conservation program.
What guides every decision we make?
At the WCB, it starts with our five guiding principles. They shape how we support workers, employers and each other every day.
Integrity - We are fair and transparent, and take responsibility for our actions and performance.
Compassion - We value the diverse needs and perspectives of individuals, and treat people with respect and empathy.
Excellence - We demonstrate high standards and empower our people to innovate and continuously do things better.
Collaboration - We work with each other and our stakeholders to achieve our mission, while balancing worker and employer interests.
Accountability - We are stewards of PEI’s workplace safety and compensation system and its entrusted resources.
These five principles are at the heart of everything we do. They guide us each day as we work to support safe and healthy workplaces across the Island.
Did you know that sunlight exposure increases your risk of skin cancer?
Summer is a busy season for several PEI industries, and many workers spend part or most of their day outdoors.
It’s important to take precautions such as applying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses and taking breaks in the shade to reduce your risk.
Learn more about protecting yourself from harmful sun exposure.
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is an essential safety component that is designed to protect workers from harm and is required by workplace legislation.
Both workers and employers have responsibilities when it comes to PPE. It’s important to understand exactly what your responsibilities are to help keep everyone safe on the job.
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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