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WCB Information Session #3 on Gradual Onset Psychological Injury with Dr. Bill Howatt

Prescription Drug Coverage for Workers

If you’re hurt at work, WCB covers prescription drugs related to your injury, to help you get better and return to work. We do this through a partnership with Medavie Blue Cross, which allows pharmacies to bill WCB directly.

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Newcomer and Young Worker Safety Rights and Roles

When you start a new job, everything can feel new—new people, new rules, and sometimes a new language. It’s okay to ask for help. This page will help you understand what you need to know to stay safe at work, and how you help to keep others safe.

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Health Services and Supports: What is Covered

If you’re recovering from a workplace injury or illness, you may need devices, treatments, or other supports.

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Control Hazards in the Workplace

As an employer, you need a simple process to control the hazards in your workplace so you can fix them, remove them, or warn people about the risks.

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Identifying Hazards in the Workplace

As an employer, you’re responsible for keeping your workplace safe. That starts with having a clear process to identify hazards so you can act before someone is hurt.

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Ergonomics in the Workplace: Success Stories

Ergonomics doesn’t have to be complicated. Across the province, employers are fixing everyday hazards with simple, practical changes that make work safer and more comfortable.

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