“MSIs are the most common type of workplace injury, making up 30 percent of all WorkSafeBC time-loss claims and 26 percent of claim costs," says Suzana Prpic, director of Prevention Field Services at WorkSafeBC.

Musculoskeletal injuries leading to significant time-loss claims, says WorkSafeBC

by HR News Canada Staff July 11, 2024

written by HR News Canada Staff July 11, 2024

Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) have resulted in over $2 billion in claim costs over the past five years, WorkSafeBC reports. The agency is urging B.C. employers to mitigate the risks associated with these prevalent workplace injuries. MSIs encompass injuries and disorders affecting muscles, tendons...

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Musculoskeletal injuries leading to significant time-loss claims, says WorkSafeBC

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