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16-01-08
Policy
Tinnitus, accompanied by noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), in workers continuously exposed to hazardous noise is an occupational disease (under s.2(1) and s.15 of…
16-01-07
Policy
The WSIB accepts entitlement for occupational noise-induced tinnitus if it is the result of exposure to hazardous noise through employment in Ontario and if all…
October 29, 2020 – Tom Barber has been appointed Fair Practices Commissioner, taking on the independent role of ensuring fair practices at the Workplace Safety and Insurance…
Su coberturaLa cobertura por lesión o enfermedad laboral comienza el día en que llega al lugar de salida acordado en su país de origen y se mantiene hasta que regresa a casa.…
17-01-06
Policy
The WSIB may authorize the purchase of a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for a worker who suffers from disabling pain when it results from a…
14-05-01
Law
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act:
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If the WSIB finds that an accident or disease to a Schedule 1 worker was caused by the negligence of another Schedule 1 worker…
14-01-09
Your status with the WSIB establishes what rights are available to you and your obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.We have the authority to determine…
15-04-01
Policy
Workers are entitled to benefits for traumatic hearing loss that results from a work-related accident.
15-03-02
Policy
A worker is entitled to benefits for traumatic mental stress arising out of and in the course of the worker’s employment.
A worker is not entitled to benefits for…
Under the Public Sector Expenses Review Act, 2009, the WSIB is required to report information about travel and hospitality expenses incurred by all members of its Board of…
17-01-09
Policy
The WSIB pays all reasonable expenses incurred when, on the direction or approval of the WSIB, a worker, or another person designated by the WSIB, must travel in…
Each year, we are required under Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) to have an external firm review the cost, efficiency, and effectiveness of one or more WSIB…
15-03-05
Policy
As a general rule, a worker is considered to be in the course of the employment when the person reaches the employer's premises or place of work, such as a…
23-01-02
Policy
Tuberculosis is listed as an occupational disease in Schedule 3 to the general regulation under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. If a worker suffers from…
What you need to know about the loss-of-retirement-income benefitThe loss-of-retirement-income benefit helps replace retirement income lost due to work-related injury or…
The guidelines below outline how the WSIB uses Twitter to engage with our stakeholders.
What you can expect from our tweets
We use Twitter to share information and interact…
18-07-03
Policy
When the WSIB has established the degree of compensable disability for a worker having a permanent impairment, the worker will receive a permanent disability award.…
Businesses covered by our workplace injury and illness insurance pay a rate that reflects their industry and experience.Your premium rate is set using a two-step approachStep…
We heard from the GE Peterborough community that they wanted the WSIB to take a closer look at some of their claims.
With evolving scientific evidence about the link…
You can now update your business’ physical and mailing addresses online.
17-06-07
Policy
Subject to clinical evidence supporting need, the WSIB may authorize vehicle modification.
The WSIB has established principles to ensure that, at all times, working conditions in its own Vendor network are safe and workers are treated with dignity and respect, and…
16-01-05
Policy
Vibration Induced White Finger Disease is accepted as an industrial disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the Workplace Safety Insurance Act as peculiar to…
14-02-15
Policy
When an employer is non-compliant with respect to its registration obligations and, while remaining undiscovered by the WSIB, comes forward to voluntarily disclose…
12-04-02
Policy
Members of municipal volunteer fire brigades, volunteer ambulance brigades, and auxiliary members of a police force generally operate under the authority of a…
17-01-05
Policy
The WSIB pays temporary total disability/loss of earnings benefits to workers who incur a wage loss due to absence from work for health care reasons.
18-05-10
Policy
A worker who suffers a wage loss because of an absence from work to attend a NEL assessment is entitled to compensation for that wage loss.
18-01-10
Law
If a worker is entitled to benefits as a result of a work-related injury/disease, the employer is required to pay the worker's full wages and employment benefits for the…
Workplace Insurance Partners
Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC)
Canadian WCBs
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Our online services are the best way for businesses to access their WSIB account statements anywhere, anytime.
Toronto, July 12, 2022 – Starting in January 2023, we will no…
15-03-09
Policy
Where personal injury by accident is caused due to lightning, tempest, sunstroke, heat prostration, frostbite or insect bite, the criteria to be used in determining…
AudioVisualHappy, energetic background music is playing. Thank you for registering your business with the WSIB.The words “Welcome to the WSIB” appear.We’re here to…
If you pass away while you’re receiving benefits, the benefits don’t continue and won’t be passed on to your estate.Your estate should …
12-03-03
Policy
Independent operators (IO), sole proprietors (SP), partners and executive officers (EO) are not covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, (WSIA…
12-01-01
Policy
The person in law who is legally responsible for an operation's liabilities to the WSIB (including any liabilities incurred by branch plants, divisions, or…
Responding to employer requests, the WSIB is making more information available about various vocational assessments for Work Reintegration purposes.
Requirements regarding…
Overview
The WSIB made significant changes to its Labour Market Re-entry (LMR) and Return to Work (RTW) programs to get better results for injured workers and employers.…
Faster. Online. Anytime. WSIB’s online services are available 24/7, whenever you need them. They’re quick and efficient, and…
What is work-related mental stress?Sometimes work can be stressful, but when that stress contributes to a mental stress injury, you may need more support to recover. A work-…
12-02-01
Policy
The WSIB has the authority to determine who is a worker or an independent operator under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,1997 (WSIA).
For all…
Reporting an injury, illness or exposure
We’ve made some changes to how you can report an injury, illness or exposure.
The eForm 6 application is no longer available…
22-01-03
Policy
A worker who is receiving benefits under the insurance plan, or who is entitled to do so, is required to
provide the WSIB with any information necessary to…
15-01-03
Policy
The WSIB only issues one benefit payment (up to two weeks of loss of earnings benefits) to workers who are entitled to benefits under the insurance plan, but who have…
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SCIP/…
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Accident Cost Statements and Cost & Frequency Reports
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Accident Cost Statements and Cost & Frequency Reports…