WorkSafeBC’s provision of health care benefits focuses on supporting physicians in following evidence-based medical best practices. The goal: to achieve optimum outcomes and safe return to work for... Read More
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A case study WorkSafeBC accepts a claim for back strain from a 34-year-old sheet metal worker. The worker’s physician sees him regularly for 8 weeks, and since the worker’s symptoms are consistent... Read More
Injured construction workers tend to be away from work longer than injured workers in any other industry. In June 2010 injured construction workers in BC were off the job for an average of 73 days. A... Read More
The WorkSafeBC Evidence-Based Practice Group (EBPG) conducted a review of systematic reviews investigating the efficacy of treatments for chronic noncancer pain. The systematic literature search of... Read More
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral with numerous desirable characteristics, such as resistance to heat and chemicals, good tensile strength, and flexibility. As a result, it has been used in... Read More