The safety tools you need are at your fingertips Did you know we provide safety materials to workplaces at no charge in pre-packaged kits based on the number of employees in your organization? Kits include a sampling of our injury prevention and return-to-work promotional materials including posters, discussion guides, wallet cards and more. Order yours […]
WCB: Safety is a shared responsibility Everyone in a workplace shares responsibility for safety, based on their level of authority and ability. That’s the central message behind the Internal Responsibility System (IRS). Whether you’re an employer or an employee, almost every decision you make, and almost every action you take directly affects your safety and […]
An employer’s guide to return-to-work Are you an employer looking for information about on how to develop an effective return-to-work program? We’ve got you covered. Check out the Employer’s Guide for Managing Workplace Injury. This step-by-step guide has information that can help you prevent injuries, and provides guidance for supporting employees as they recover and […]
Working to Well supports recovery and return to work Have you been injured on the job? It’s a challenging time, and you probably have many questions. Our Working to Well program can help. Recovering from injury and getting back to regular duties is a team effort. Visit today to learn more, and to hear stories […]
Easier, Faster, Online Service from WCB Have you signed up for WCB Online yet? Save time, submit documents online, send and receive secure messages, and get the information you need – all at your fingertips. More features will be added as we continue our business transformation. Sign up now! Click here if you are an […]
Fall Safe Driving Tips from WCB Autumn is a wonderful time of year, but it does present some safety hazards. All those colourful leaves can become a hazard on the road, creating slick conditions for both drivers and pedestrians. To reduce the risk, slow down and give yourself plenty of time. Other fall challenges include […]
This summer, many girls traded tennis racquets and swimsuits for a welding torch and hardhat. If the phrase “summer camp” evokes visions of horseback riding, campfire singalongs and days spent swimming in an idyllic lake tucked into forested mountains, you’ve not yet met the girls of MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in Construction). Read more.
MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) has come up with a use for virtual reality headsets that goes beyond firing them up, checking out a new game, muttering “cool” briefly after 5 minutes of use and then putting them back in the closet: Controlling robots remotely for manufacturing jobs. Read more.
Large and small construction contractors are vulnerable to cyber crime, with “smart” building devices and lucrative engineering drawings in particular presenting vulnerabilities, Northbridge Insurance warns. Read more.
There’s little question that the country’s infrastructure needs more investment, and its bridges are no exception. But successfully implementing the necessary monitoring, repairs and other upgrades requires more than money. The strategic application of new materials, effective construction techniques and comprehensive data capture are just a few of the tactics engineers today are using to increase […]