Canada - Occupational Diseases in British Columbia, 1988-2012

The claims are categorized by the type of disease; the exposure that led to the disease; industry; and the age, gender, and occupation of the worker.

The report includes the claims accepted in the period 1988 to 2012 for short-term disability benefits, long-term disability benefits, or survivor benefits. Claims reported but not accepted are not included in the report, neither are claims accepted for only health care or rehabilitation benefits.

The statistical summaries include counts of claims, days lost, and costs of claims. The costs include short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and survivor benefits; they exclude health care and rehabilitation costs.