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17-01-10
Policy
Medical cannabis is not necessary, appropriate, or sufficient health care treatment for most medical conditions due to the lack of strong and consistent evidence of…
15-01-05
Law
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (the Act) provides:
s.26(2)
Entitlement to benefits under the insurance plan is in lieu of all rights of action (…
19-05-03
Policy
At a construction worker’s request, or on its own initiative, the WSIB ensures that construction employers have fully complied with their obligation to offer to re-…
18-07-02
Policy
The WSIB has adopted the Ontario Rating Schedule (O.R.S.) as a clinical guide to evaluation, for consistency of medical assessment under the provisions of Sections 45…
15-06-09
Policy
If a worker receives medical assistance in dying as a result of a work-related injury/disease, and if such assistance is provided in accordance with federal and…
Toronto, July 4, 2023 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has worked in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to launch a new option for Ontario…
In your work with the WSIB, you will frequently come across the Health Professional’s Report (Form 8), Health Professional’s Report for Occupational Mental Stress (Form CMS8…
23-02-01
Policy
If a firefighter or a fire investigator is diagnosed with a prescribed cancer on or after January 1, 1960, and meets the employment duration and additional criteria…
Paul Demers, Cancer Care Ontario (Toronto) “The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS): Data to dissemination” $245,532 over two years Dr. Paul Demers, Director,…
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…
Chris McLeod, The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) “Is the Health and Safety Excellence program associated with improved workplace health and safety in Ontario…
Toronto, November 21, 2024 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today the average premium rate for Ontario businesses in 2025 will be reduced to $1.25…
One way we help Ontarians is by helping people recover and get back to work at the right time after a workplace injury or illness. This also helps employers get back to…
Everyone has an important role in keeping their workplace healthy and safe. Learn more about how you can help make your workplace safer – including everyone’s rights and…
17-03-02
Policy
The WSIB pays health care providers for services rendered to workers according to WSIB-approved schedule of fees. See also 17-03-01, Health…
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…
21-02-02
Policy
The WSIB provides access to claim file information to the workplace parties whenever there is an issue in dispute.
17-07-01
Law
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act provides:
s.32
Health care is defined as including assistive devices and prostheses.
s.33(1)
A worker who sustains…
We are here to help you recover after a workplace injury or illness. We pay for all approved health care costs related to your claim, even if you have not missed time at work…
17-02-03
Policy
The WSIB pays for requested clinical assessments or reports used solely to adjudicate claims. These assessments/reports are considered benefit expenses.
16-02-15
This policy has not been amended to reflect the
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and Regulations made under it
Policy
Workers affected by hazardous exposure to lead, or…
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…
1. Paul Demers, Ontario Health (Toronto) “COVID-19 surveillance of Ontario workers: testing, infection, and health outcomes” $279,635.06 over two years Dr. Paul Demers,…
Each year, we are required under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act to conduct a value-for-money audit. The latest audit focused on the dispute resolution, appeals and…