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2007

2008 Assesment Rates Release

YWCHSB Statement on OH&S ChargesYWCHSB Set to Comply with Security Audit

2006

YWCHSB Clarifies Canada Winter Games Coverage

2005

November 3 -- Prevention Fund: "Think about the difference you could make" November 3 -- YWCHSB and Stakeholders introduce Prevention Stategy, Campaign September 15 -- Board Will Bring in Incentive Program and Adjust Premiums to Address Claims Costs

Background

August 18 -- Board Hires New President & CEO July 19 -- Board Tackles Claims Costs; Establishes Prevention Fund

Background:
Five Year Summary of Financial Information 2004 Year at a Glance 2004 Annual Report on Activities New Reserve Structure

June 1 -- Yukon Company Recognized as Industry Leader in SafetyNews release by the Yukon Construction Safety Association
May 24 -- More Employers Join Passport to Safety for Young Workers April 15 -- YWCHSB Launches Consultation:  Working Together on Prevention April 11 -- Board Amends Policy on Lump Sum Payments March 24 -- Board Releases Independent Evaluation of Employer Consultant Program February 11 -- Board Seeks Public Input on Policy

2004

Investigation Concluded Into Workplace Fatality (1 MB)YWCHSB Continues to Reduce Subsidies in 2005Maximum Wage Rate $67,000 for 2005Yukon Employers Highlighted for Joining Passport to SafetyYukon Hosts National Workers' Compensation ConferenceAudited Financial Statements Show Improved Picture in 2003Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Apologizes to ClaimantsPolicies to Provide Clarity and Consistency in Claims Decision-Making and Access to InformationPersonal Tragedies Prompt Father and Young Worker to Promote Safety

2003

Formula in Legislation Affects Workers' Benefits and Employers' Assessments in 2004Workplace Safety Contest Reaches Hundreds of Young YukonersYukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Calls on Support from Stakeholders to Deal with Rising Claims CostsYoung Workers Urged to "Keep All Eyes on Safety"New Yukon Construction Safety Association to Promote Safe WorkplacesYukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Narrows Focus on Customer Service Project

2002

Change to Assessment Premiums Will Help to Address Rising Claims CostsYukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Welcomes Auditor General's ReportYoung Yukoners Win in Popular "The Boot Is Back" ContestYukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Defers Next Stage of Customer Service Project Until Auditor General's ReportYukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Launches Customer Service ProjectInvestigation of Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board is ConcludedThis Week Is North American Occupational Safety and Health WeekTed Hughes Agrees to Investigate Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety BoardApril 28 is the Annual Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the JobInvestigation of Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board CommencesBoard of Directors Complies with Minister's Investigation of Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety BoardBack and Neck Pain Expert Comes to WhitehorseBoard of Directors Approves New CL-35 Loss of Earnings Benefits PolicyJoint Statement from Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board and Government of Yukon

2001

Board of Directors Approves New Interest Policy Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Survey Results Released Board of Directors Asking for Comments on Draft Loss of Earnings Benefits Policy Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board President Elected to Sit on Prestigious International Committee Young Worker Safety Contest Draw Winners Announced Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board of Directors Rescinds Policy CL-35 Application Document Board of Directors Asking for Comments on Draft Interest Policy Contest Urges Young Yukon Workers to "give workplace injuries the boot" Employers to be Surveyed by Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board North American Occupational Safety and Health Safety Week is from May 6-12 April 28 is the Annual Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job Court Decision Clarifies New Legislation World-renowned Risk Expert Visits Whitehorse Injured Workers to be Polled by Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board

2000

Chronic Pain Expert Comes to Whitehorse Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Urging Yukoners to Work Safe Minister Consults with Stakeholders on the Special Examination of the Compensation System Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board's 1999 Annual Report Is Available Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Hosts Information Meetings Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board Looking for Public Comments Occupational Health and Safety Week is from May 15-21 April 28 - Annual Day of Mourning New Appeal Tribunal Opens Doors Appointments to Board and Appeal Tribunal Announced Changes are being made to the Yukon's Occupational Health & Safety Regulations