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16-02-12
Policy
Mesothelioma of the pleura or peritoneum is an occupational disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, as peculiar to and…
14-02-06
Policy
The WSIB may make premium adjustments to an employer’s account when
an employer notifies the WSIB of a premium issue requiring an adjustment, or
the WSIB…
15-02-01
Law
Accident includes
a willful and intentional act, not being the act of the worker
a chance event occasioned by a physical or natural cause, and
a…
11-02-01
Policy
A work-related injury that does not result in lost time from work must still be reported by the employer and adjudicated by the WSIB.
15-02-02
Policy
A personal injury by accident occurs in the course of employment if the surrounding circumstances relating to place, time, and activity indicate…
15-01-10
Policy
When a claim is allowed, the WSIB may request that progress reports be completed by the worker and employer, as required.
21-02-01
Policy
All claim file information is considered personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed in…
15-01-07
Policy
When workers or their survivors are unable to manage their affairs, the WSIB directs all benefits to a responsible individual, attorney, or guardian to hold and use…
13-02-02
Law
s.83(1)
The Board may establish experience and merit rating programs to encourage employers to reduce injuries and occupational diseases and to encourage workers’…
11-01-01
Policy
A claim created by the WSIB for a workplace accident/disease is adjudicated based on entitlement principles and the facts of the case. The claim may be handled by a…
An occupational disease is a health problem caused by exposure to a workplace health hazard. Your workplace should be healthy for your body and mind. You can help keep…
15-03-11
Policy
Workers who sustain a personal injury as a result of participating in a fight, horseplay or larking at work are generally not entitled to WSIB benefits.
21-02-05
Policies
All claim file information is considered personal information under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed…
The WSIB creates Administrative Practice Documents when we determine there is a need for a supplementary document to assist in understanding the practical application of…
11-01-05
Policy
A work-related impairment is considered permanent when it continues to exist after maximum medical recovery (MMR) has been reached.
A recovery from the work-related…
15-04-06
Policy
Permanent disability awards for impotence and sterility are granted in the following circumstances.
Impotence
Trauma to the genital organs with physical scarring…
15-04-05
Policy
Claims for compensation and health care benefits shall be accepted in cases where it is medically determined that a premature termination of pregnancy "arose out of…
21-02-02
Policy
The WSIB provides access to claim file information to the workplace parties whenever there is an issue in dispute.
14-05-02
Law
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act:
s.30(1)(2)
Workers injured in work-related accidents who are entitled to take legal action against a third party, may either claim…
15-04-02
Policy
A worker is entitled to benefits when disability/impairment results from a work-related personal injury by accident. Disability/impairment includes both physical and…
15-05-02
Policy
A worker may have entitlement if a second accident results from treatment for a work-related condition or if a second accident occurs while a worker is travelling at…
Note: This is not a policy; it is a supplementary document to illustrate how the WSIB will administer the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, (WSIA) and Policy…
16-01-02
This policy has not been amended to reflect the
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Regulations made under it
Policy
Respiratory disease due to the inhalation of…
15-04-12
Policy
Workers employed in the manufacture of Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI), TDI foam and plastics, and workers employed in maintenance, construction, or repair in plants where…