Commitment: Putting Words into Action

2010 results show WCB-Alberta is helping injured workers retain their independence and get back to work safely

With unwavering determination, 91.3 per cent of the clients we cared for were able to return to work in 2010. By getting back to work, injured workers improve their chances of a healthy recovery, increase their ability to recover their earnings and advance their careers.

“Our clients’ success is our commitment,” explains Guy Kerr, president and CEO of WCB-Alberta. “When workplace illness or injury removes a worker from the workforce and disrupts lives, our employees' unwavering commitment to helping makes a difference. Through timely benefits, expert return-to-work planning and good service they helped injured workers regain their independence and achieve a safe return to work.”

Working as partners during a challenging 2010 economy, employers and workers embraced innovative return-to-work solutions to find a way to succeed at work. Positive trends were also reflected in the steady downward decline in key 2010 injury rates:

More results are detailed in WCB-Alberta’s 2010 Annual Report, Investment Report and Accountability Framework.

As the reports confirm, the appropriate services and the right claim and benefit decisions have delivered positive outcomes for WCB clients in 2010. Our shared commitment to success means working together to ensure we always put our words into action.

The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) – Alberta is a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers’ compensation system for the province. Through the payment of premiums, 137,000 employers fund this no-fault system to provide compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.73 million workers.

2010 Year at a Glance (pdf 1.87 MB)
2010 Accountability Framework: Supplementary Measures Report (pdf, 604 KB)
2010 Investment Report (pdf, 343 KB)

Media Inquires:

Jennifer Dagsvik
Media Relations Specialist
WCB-Alberta
Phone: 780-717-5855
Email: jennifer.dagsvik@wcb.ab.ca