- Canada - Alberta - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
Nonprofit agency entirely financed by employers' contributions, and responsible for the compensation of workers' occupational injuries and diseases, as well as for the rehabilitation of victims. It also organizes injury prevention and management programs in the workplace.
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/
- Canada - Manitoba - Workers' Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB)
The WCB is a non-profit mutual accident and disability insurance agency established by legislation, maintained in partnership between workers and employers and funded by employer premiums. The WCB's goals are to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and illness, and to reduce the impact of injuries and illnesses.
http://www.wcb.mb.ca/
- Canada - Nova Scotia - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia
The mission of the WCB is to coordinate the workers' compensation system to assist injured workers and their employers by providing timely health care and rehabilitative support to facilitate the efforts of injured workers to return to work; and by providing appropriate compensation work-related disabilities.
http://www.wcb.ns.ca/
- Canada - Ontario - Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
This government agency oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system, provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work. Bilingual site (English and French).
http://www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/homepage
- Canada - Saskatchewan - Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)
Independent government agency responsible for the no-fault system of compensation and rehabilitation of occupational accidents and diseases. The agency also engages in preventive and informational activities.
http://www.wcbsask.com/
- US - - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC maintains several departments concerned with occupational safety and health, such as the Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
http://www.cdc.gov/
- US - - Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)
Independent federal agency responsible for investigating the causes of accidents due to hazardous materials in commerce and industry. Chemical Incident Reports Center (CIRC) is a searchable on-line worldwide database of incident reports.
http://www.chemsafety.gov/
- US - - Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA is the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation. OSHA is focusing on four strategies: 1) leadership; 2) strong, fair and effective enforcement; 3) outreach, education and compliance assistance; and 4) partnerships with state governments and the private sector. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
http://www.osha.gov/
- US - - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
As part of the CDC, NIOSH is the main US federal agency responsible for conducting research into occupational safety and health matters, as well as for investigating work-related hazards, and the carrying out of educational, training and information activities in the field. Bilingual site (English and Spanish).
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
- US - Alabama - Workers' Compensation Division
Responsible for the administration of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Law to ensure proper payment of benefits to employees injured on the job and encourage safety in the work place.
http://www.dir.state.al.us/wc/
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