Safety Talk: Internal Responsibility System

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

Safety Talk: Internal Responsibility System

September 17, 2024

The Internal Responsibility System (IRS) is the foundation of PEI’s Occupational Health and Safety legislation.

This means that everyone in a workplace shares the responsibility for working together to identify and control hazards that could cause harm and providing input on maintaining workplace safety.

Learn about your IRS in a workplace.

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WCB Communications
902-894-0362 or news@wcb.pe.ca

April 03, 2026

Office Closure

Happy Easter! Please note that our offices are closed today, April 3, and Monday, April 6. We will reopen Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00am. However, our Occupational Health and Safety Emergency Line is open 24/7. To report all serious injuries, explosions, or other urgent workplace safety matters, please call 902-628-7513.

April 01, 2026

Protect Yourself from Asbestos Exposure

April 1-7 is Global Asbestos Awareness Week. When materials containing asbestos are disturbed, fine fibres are released into the air. Without proper precautions, these fibres can be inhaled into the lungs. Over-exposure to asbestos can lead to lung inflammation, scarring, and chronic breathing problems. In severe cases, asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and plural or peritoneal mesothelioma can develop. Don’t become the worst-case scenario. Learn more about managing asbestos safely and reducing exposure.

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