Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) provides monthly statistical updates for lost-time, no-loss-time and fatality compensation claims through its Monthly Monitor publication. The information provided in the table below is the most current available from the WSIB.
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Injury, disease and fatality claims
reported to WSIB
for year-to-date November 30, 2009
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Total reported claims for injuries and occupational disease:
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235,550
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Total reported fatality claims:
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431
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Speak with a worker health and safety representative or joint committee member in your workplace should you have any questions or concerns regarding a work-related injury or disease. You can also contact the Ontario Federation of Labour's Occupational Disability Response Team at (416) 441-2731 or 1-800-668-9138.
Want to know more about the services offered by the OFL's Occupational Disability Response Team?
Want additional information about filing compensation claims with the WSIB?
Workers injured or made ill because of work might be interested in reviewing the WSIB Operational Policy Manual available online.
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