An occupational disease results from exposure to a substance relating to a particular process, trade or occupation in an industry, a disease peculiar to or characteristic of a particular industrial process, trade or occupation, a medical condition that in the opinion of the Board requires a worker to be removed either temporarily or permanently from exposure to a substance because the condition may be a precursor to an occupational disease, a disease mentioned in Schedule 3 or 4 or a disease prescribed in Schedule 3 or 4, or a disease prescribed under clause 15.1(8) (d) If you have been exposed to…

It’s to your benefit to cooperate in your return to health and your safe return to work. As a person receiving WSIB benefits, it’s also your responsibility. Most workers are helpful and cooperative in this matter. But in rare cases where a worker is determined by the WSIB to be uncooperative, the worker’s benefits may be reduced to 50%, or discontinued after a continued period of non-cooperation. To receive WSIB benefits, you must: Cooperate in your recovery by following the treatment and health care prescribed by your healthcare professionals. Have health examinations as required by the WSIB. The WSIB may require a health…