IBEW 1003 KOOTENAYS

Every year in this province working for a living takes a toll in deaths and injuries. We are once again commemorating those who have died or been injured at work on April 28th- the national Day OF Mourning.
These are the statistics for 2007 from Worksafe BC.
Claims 2007 2006
Injuries reported 173,538 172,874
Claims accepted 135,453 131,118
Percentage of claims disallowed 6.6% 7%
Fatal claims accepted 139 160
Total days lost from work 2.8 million 2.7 million

B.C. injured workers 2007 2006
Injured workers 66,016 63,610
Male workers injured 45,520 (69%) 44 ,170 (70%)
Female workers injured 20,495 (31%) 19,440 (30%)
Average age of injured workers 39 39
Young workers injured (under age 25) 11,540 (17%) 10,980 (17%)
Older workers injured (age 55 +) 8,105 (12%) 7,670 (12%)

Top five injuries (number of accepted claims) 2007 2006
1. Strains (excluding back strains) 21,340 (32%) 20,310 (32%)
2. Back strains 14,780 (22%) 14,200 (22%)
3. Cuts 7,340 (11%) 7,210 (11%)
4. Contusions 7,300 (11%) 7,030 (11%)
5. Fractures 4,680 (7%) 4,260 (7 %)

Remember to check your equipment, tools and workplace for hazards. Wear your PPE and report unsafe conditions. Some injuries can change your life, and your families.
Report any injury promptly. You have a responsibility to help in preventing further injuries.

Please attend a Day of Mourning event near you. Together we can make a difference.

D A Townley Claim Forms
Dental - http://www.datownley.com/pdfforms/Dental.pdf

Extended Health Benefits - http://www.datownley.com/pdfforms/DATHB_Fillable.pdf

Weekly Indemnity - http://www.datownley.com/pdfforms/DATWI.PDF