Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal has denied a worker’s request to reopen a decision that rejected his claim for benefits following a 2017 workplace accident, finding no fundamental… …
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Back Injury
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Woman awarded workers’ comp for back injury after driving vehicle without air suspension
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA New Brunswick employer’s failure to provide proper ergonomic equipment contributed to a worker’s permanent back injury, according to a tribunal decision that highlights the importance of addressing workplace ergonomic… …
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Industry NewsTechnology & InnovationWorkplace Safety
Quebec company launches back brace to reduce workplace injury risk
A Quebec-based medical device manufacturer has released a lumbar support system designed to reduce back strain in workers across Canada. Saint Francis Brace Inc. announced the national launch of TEOS,… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
Injured Alberta worker granted disability benefits, but claim for sleep apnea denied
An Alberta worker has won an appeal for temporary total disability (TTD) benefits covering June 2016 to September 2017, but the Appeals Commission denied his bid for retroactive personal care… …



