The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba is a provincial statutory corporation that provides workplace injury and disability insurance to Manitoba employers and workers. It administers a grants program funding projects related to the prevention of occupational injuries, diseases, and return-to-work initiatives for injured workers. View Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB)'s website for more information.
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Manitoba operates as a provincial statutory corporation mandated under the Workers Compensation Act. While its primary function is providing no-fault workplace injury and disability insurance to employers and workers, it also administers a dedicated grants program to advance workplace safety.
The WCB Grants Program provides funding to projects focused on:
This program represents the WCB's commitment to proactive workplace health and safety beyond its insurance role.
The WCB insures over 40,000 employers, covering approximately 73% of Manitoba's workforce. With around 600 employees, the organization serves as a key pillar in the province's workplace safety infrastructure, providing services for injury prevention, compensation, and facilitating return to health and work.