Between 1990 and 2017, WorkSafeBC accepted 30 170 new traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims, of which 98.4% were diagnosed as a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). The average age of the claimants was... Read More
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WorkSafeBC’s Research Services department supports the development of high-quality scientific evidence in occupational health and safety. Focusing on emerging issues and applied research, Research... Read More
In the workplace, oral and facial injuries are generally related to head or neck trauma. Occasionally, workers with catastrophic or multiple traumas may also sustain dental traumas that can be... Read More
Injured workers often require imaging for joint-related trauma or pain. After a history and examination, plain radiographs are often the next step in investigating a patient’s musculoskeletal... Read More
Until the mid-2000s, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections were predominately hospital acquired (HA-MRSA) and seen mainly in patients and health care personnel. However, since... Read More