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Our 2026 Spring Workplace Education Sessions will be continuing over the coming weeks in Charlottetown and Alberton.
Upcoming in-person workshops:
Supervisor Safety
- May 12 – Charlottetown
Young and Vulnerable Workers
- May 13 – Charlottetown
Safety Orientation Responsibilities
- May 14 – Alberton @ Rural Action Centre
There’s just ONE WEEK left to register for the 2026 Workplace Health and Safety Conference!
Join us on May 7, 2026, at the Delta Hotel for a full day focused on strengthening workplace health and safety across PEI.
Be sure to register by April 30, 2026, to secure your spot.
Watch last year’s conference video for a preview of the experience.
We are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Administrator to join our team in a senior technical role.
Do you have experience administering networks, servers, storage, and databases?
Are you an analytical problem-solver with strong written and oral communication skills?
If so, then this position may be the perfect fit for you!
Today is Administrative Professionals Day and we want to take the opportunity to recognize the essential role administrators play in keeping workplaces running smoothly. We also want to recognize the important role that ergonomics plays in keeping workers safe and healthy.
Did you know that musculoskeletal injuries like sprains, strains and tears can be cause by poor workplace ergonomics?
Proper workstation setup can help support comfort, prevent injury, and keep workers safe and healthy.
On April 28, the National Day of Mourning, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB), encourages Island workplaces to observe a moment of silence at 11:00 am to remember those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.
“We stand with the families, friends, and colleagues who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones due to work-related tragedies,” said Jim MacPhee, Chair of the WCB. “The WCB is dedicated to continuing its work to build safe and healthy workplaces and prevent further work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses from happening.”
In 2025, there were nine work-related deaths in PEI, including both acute and chronic fatalities. Acute fatalities are the result of work-related catastrophic events like falls, drownings, impact-related deaths such as collisions with motor vehicles, among others. Chronic fatalities are connected to occupational exposure which result in chronic diseases, work-related cancers or other conditions.
“These nine workers have left behind so much more than their work. They have left behind their loved ones, families, friends and coworkers, whose lives are now profoundly affected by their loss,” said Dan Campbell, CEO of the WCB. “We honour these workers by remembering them and by renewing our commitment to workplace safety. Together, with employers, we must continue to put health and safety first in Island workplaces, because even a single work-related fatality is unacceptable.”
More information on workplace fatality data in Prince Edward Island.
From our harbors to our tables, PEI’s fishing industry supports communities and tourism across the province. Protecting the health and safety of fishers is crucial.
Fishing employers in PEI can purchase Optional Coverage to help protect their workers in the event of a work-related injury or illness.
To register for Optional Coverage, create a WCB Online Services account, call 902-368-5680, or email safetymatters@wcb.pe.ca.
Learn more about protecting your fishing workers.
Learn more about coverage for owners and independent fishers.
Have your voice heard!
We are currently seeking public input on the proposed changes to these WCB policies.
Workplace Inspections and Investigations (POL-53).
The proposed updates aim to improve timely awareness and reporting of serious workplace accidents, and clarify the criteria considered in responding to serious workplace accidents.
Allowance and Reimbursement Rate Schedule (POL-NEW).
This policy has been developed to ensure expense reimbursement and allowance rates stay up to date with current market conditions.
These policies are open for consultation until May 3, 2026.
Spring is here summer is approaching quickly! Aquaculturists across PEI are preparing to enter their busiest time of year.
The Aquaculture Safety Code of Practice is a helpful resource for mussel, oyster, and finfish growers. It provides guidance on:
- Roles and responsibilities across the aquaculture industry
- Equipment, machinery, and tool safety
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Marine safety
- Weather-related hazards
Our 2026 Spring Workplace Safety Education Sessions are underway and will be continuing over the coming weeks.
Upcoming in-person workshops:
OHS Basics
- April 14 – Summerside
Safety Programs
- April 21 – Charlottetown
Join us on May 7, 2026, at the Delta Hotel for a full day dedicated to strengthening workplace health and safety across PEI.
The conference registration deadline is April 30, 2026.
Register today to secure your spot.
Watch last year’s conference video for a preview of the experience.
As an employer, how do I report a work-related injury or illness?
- Report the injury or illness to the WCB within three days of being notified by the worker by using the WCB’s Online Services at wcb.pe.ca.
- Or, you can fill out the Employer’s Report available on the WCB website or the WCB office and submit it by email at workerservices@wcb.pe.ca
- The Employer’s Report must be submitted even if the worker has not missed time from work.
- The Employer’s Report is also required whether the worker chooses to file a claim or not.
- As required by law, immediately report all serious work-related injuries or explosions by calling the 24-hour Occupational Health and Safety Emergency Line at 902-628-7513.
Make sure you and your workers are aware of what to do by displaying the “Hurt At Work? Here’s What to Do” poster at your workplace.
The poster is available in English, French, Punjabi, Chinese simplified, Filipino and Spanish.
News Releases
WCB Communications
902-894-0362 or news@wcb.pe.ca
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