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In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land we inhabit today and on which we operate our offices across Ontario are traditional territories of…
23-02-02
Policy
Laryngeal cancer in workers exposed to asbestos fibres in industrial processes which generate airborne asbestos is an occupational disease under the Workplace…
16-02-10
Policy
Laryngeal cancer in workers exposed to nickel aerosol in specific industrial processes is accepted as an occupational disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the …
15-06-07
Policy
WSIB benefits may be affected when a worker/survivor leaves the province or country. To minimize the possibility of an interruption in benefits, workers/survivors who…
The series in this section contains information about legal opinions and advice, contracts and agreements, transfer of cost files, Acts and Regulations, litigation files,…
GENERAL RECORDS:
Acts and Regulations
Contracts and Agreements Working Files
File Tracking Systems
Original Signed Contracts
PERSONAL INFORMATION BANKS:
Asbestos Injuries Workers Master Files
Title
Asbestos Injuries Workers Master Files
Type
Personal Information Bank…
This is a good starting point for more in-depth information about the various Acts under which we operate.…
11-01-12
Policy
The WSIB derives its powers and duties from its governing legislation, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA).
Purpose
The purpose of this…
Allergic reactions
Allergy provoking substances e.g bee stings
Caisson’s disease
(decompression illness)
Adverse effects related to…
18-03-04
Policy
A worker who has a loss of earnings as a result of the injury is entitled to loss of earnings (LOE) benefits beginning when the loss of earnings begins.
If the…
If you miss time from work because of a work-related injury or illness and we allow your claim, you may be entitled to loss-of-earnings and health-care benefits.
While you…
18-04-17
Policy
If a worker receives future economic loss (FEL) payments, the WSIB will set aside an additional amount equal to 10% of every FEL payment for the loss of retirement…
18-03-07
Policy
If a worker receives loss of earnings (LOE) payments for 12 continuous months, the WSIB sets aside an additional amount equal to 5% of every subsequent LOE payment…
When we calculate the loss-of-earnings benefits a person receives in the year(s) following an injury or illness, we adjust earnings to incorporate changes in cost of living…
Each year we’re required to conduct a value-for-money audit. KPMG conducted the latest audit, which focused on our loss-of-retirement-income program.FindingsThe audit…
11-02-02
Policy
A worker may be entitled to benefits/services if the worker suffers a work-related injury/disease and the worker loses time from work, has a loss of wages/earnings,…
18-07-06
Policy
Permanent disability benefits are normally paid in the form of periodic monthly payments. The WSIB may, however, in its discretion, commute, in whole or part, the…
16-02-13
Policy
Lung cancer in asbestos workers is accepted as an occupational disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act as peculiar to…
16-02-07
Policy
Primary cancer of the trachea, bronchus or lung is accepted as an occupational disease under s.2(1) and s.15 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act as…
23-02-03
Policy
Primary cancers of the trachea, bronchus and lung among workers previously employed in uranium mining in Ontario are recognized as occupational diseases under the…
16-02-02
Policy
Lung cancer,* which includes cancer of the trachea and bronchus, in workers employed in the sintering, leaching or calcining processes of the nickel industry is an…
16-02-08
Policy
Primary lung cancer in workers from Deloro Smelting and Refining Company exposed to arsenic is accepted as an occupational disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the…
16-02-09
Policy
Primary lung cancer in coke oven workers in the steel industry is an occupational disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act…