Occupational injuries and illnesses in the plywood manufacturing industry group 1997-2002: a descriptive study of workers compensation board claims

The description of injury trends within the plywood manufacturing industry stands to positively impact the effectiveness of prevention and rehabilitation programs addressing workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition, comparison of incidence rates observed in Alberta to those estimated by the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses provides insight into the differences between the respective statistical sources.