Law
Accident includes
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a willful and intentional act, not being the act of the worker
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a chance event occasioned by a physical or natural cause, and
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a disablement arising out of and in the course of employment.
Guidelines
Chance event
A chance event is defined as an identifiable unintended event which causes an injury. An injury itself is not a chance event.
Disablement
The definition of disablement includes
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a condition that emerges gradually over time
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an unexpected result of working duties.
Application date
This policy applies to all decisions made on or after November 4, 1991, for all accidents.
Document History
This document replaces 03-01-01 dated November 4, 1991.
References
Legislative Authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, as amended
Section 2(1)
Workers' Compensation Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended
Section 1(1)
Minute
Administrative
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