When a worker or employer disagrees with a WorkSafeBC decision, the Review Division provides an unbiased and impartial review of the decision. It is one of two levels of appeal outlined in the... Read More
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The Projects and Innovation Committee, a joint committee of Doctors of BC and WorkSafeBC, is seeking proposals from the physician community for projects aimed at improving disability management for... Read More
The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in Canada has been declining. According to Health Canada, in 2012 the national incidence was 4.8 per 100 000, and in British Columbia 6.1 per 100 000. In certain... Read More
Between 2010 and 2014 WorkSafeBC accepted 231 clavicle fracture claims, which resulted in claims costs of $13.7 million. Close to $8 million worth of those claims represented short-term disability... Read More
The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon and the incidence is increasing.[1,2,3] Unfortunately, 20% to 25% of acute Achilles tendon ruptures are misdiagnosed initially.[1,4] Diagnosis... Read More