OFL questions falling claims statistics

“Work-related injuries on decline in Ontario: WSIB statistics” / Antonella Artuso (Toronto Sun, Sep. 6).
The WCB/WSIB points to a sharp decline in time lost to employment-related accidents and injuries as reason for a freeze in employers’ premiums for the second year in a row. While the Board spokesperson suggests multiple factors are responsible for this decline, including improved safety awareness and more efficient delivery of benefits and return to work programs, Ontario Federation of Labour president Sid Ryan underscores these statistics do not show the whole story. He explains how the Board’s Experience Rating program can give employers a financial incentive to discourage workers from filing claims …