Companies in Ontario spent $52M paying for work-related compensation and other losses in 2015, on workplace fall injuries alone. Go with the most hands-on and effective working at heights training to prevent your team from becoming another statistic.  Contact the trusted Ontario trainer today. This article features the most critical workplace safety statistics for Ontario. Get the most important numbers to help protect your team from accidents and fatalities. We feature statistics from WSIB, along with frequently-asked-questions to help readers make use of these important statistics to improve safety outcomes.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Safety in the Workplace Statistics

Here are the most pressing statistics organizations need to know in order to align action and priorities to ensure workplace safety.

How Often do Injuries Happen in a Workplace in Ontario?

In 2015, the Association of Worker’s Compensation Boards of Canada noted the following injuries and fatality figures:

  • There were 281 fatalities in Ontario: that’s one about every 31 hours.
  • Compared to fatalities, injuries amounted to 51,570: that’s one every 10 minutes.

What is the average amount of time lost for a worker?

  • WSIB notes that in 2015, 7.4 days is the average amount of time lost from injuries for (WSIB By the Numbers).

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What are common injuries in the workplace?

In 2015, WSIB reported the following statistics for Ontarians at work:

  • Strains: 40%
  • Over-Exertion: 17%
  • Low Back: 17%

What were the costs incurred by Ontario employers for legal issues arising from poor health and safety procedures?

Ontario businesses are being fined for violations in the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s employee health and safety act. Organizations big and small are prone to failing to take preventative measures and providing adequate training to their employees. Below are just some of the recent results.

  • As of October 13, 2016, companies were fined $5.6M dollars for failures in upholding safety standards (from court bulletins in 2016).
  • In 2015, companies paid out $5.7M in fines for poor health and safety practices, including a lack of procedures and training for workers (from court bulletins in 2015).

See here for an upcoming article on the top reason for  Ontario business fines for safety violations.

What has been the most effective way of dealing with hazards?

The American Journal of Public health recommends using engaging and dynamic training to ensure skill and knowledge loss doesn’t happen.

  • Participants lose 50% of training received from online or lecture-only training (source).
  • Companies spent $52M compensating employees who were injured at work while one training course often costs less than a thousand dollars (source).

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  • Organizations improved their health and safety from 50% to 20% claim rates when motivated by external influence like a customer or government agency to improve (source).

How common is fatigue in the workplace?

  • One shift worker in five dozes off during their shift (Fatigue and Work Infographic).
  • Here is the comparison provided by WSIB comparing sleep deprivation’s effect to that of blood alcohol levels:
    • 17 hours awake: equivalent to 0.05
    • 21 hours awake: equivalent to 0.08 (legal limit in Canada)
    • 24-25 hours awake equivalent: to 0.10

What are trends in the health and safety industry?

  • Baby boomers (aged  65+) are staying in the workforce longer, are less likely to be injured (0.00942% based on a survey of 10000 workers) but take longer to recover.
  • By 2021,  nearly one in four workers will be over 55, while 37%  of this demographic were overwork in 2014.
  • Climate change in the USA is expected to cause an increase of over 10,000 deaths from hazards relating to environmental warming and at least 7,000 for frigid climates, all by the year of 2030 (source).

Get Training from People who Have Experience Facing the Hazards your Team Faces

ACUTE offers experienced trainers and a world class training facility, helping your team members navigate hazards and unforeseen challenges. Businesses that see safety as a core business will want to work with ACUTE for these reasons:

  • Safety is all that we do
  • We have experienced trainers who have navigated the hazards and perils your team faces every day
  • Our training facility is world class and has been helped various government agencies deliver training
  • ACUTE customers the training to your work context to skills and strategies are always applicable
  • Our team provides end-to-end customer service whether it’s arranging training schedules or helping you address regulatory inquiries

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Data Driven Strategy and Training

ACUTE works to help clients find the story behind the statistics to continually improve their health and safety program to provide the most effective training to teams. ACUTE helps organizations understand their training challenges while also taking care of the most crucial aspect of a safety program: providing unparalleled tailoring and customer service. Here are just a few things you can expect when training with ACUTE:

  • Open Door Instructor-Student PartnershAcute Safetyip – ACUTE’s training services emphasize client participation. Staff want to build relationships with clients and serve as a touchstone for advice anytime moving forward.
  • Serving Your Team and Industry – With a vast array of clients in manufacturing, construction, health, academic, and government agencies, ACUTE brings the best safety practices from across the spectrum to your workplace.
  • 200 Years Combined Experience – ACUTE provides comprehensive health and safety training, on-site safety services and consulting services. With over 200 years of combined experience, our company staff offers more than theoretical or abstract ideas. ACUTE offers solutions.
  • Track Record of Success – ACUTE is rated 4.9/5 stars on Google reviews, demonstrating a commitment to our clients, quality, and passion for training.

Contact us today for quality training in your workplace or on-site at ACUTE’s proven training facilities!

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