Occupational injury among firefighters in Canada: a trends analysis of fatality and time-loss injury claims (2007-2021).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational injury accounts for the highest rate of morbidity and mortality among firefighters, surpassing other occupations. Canada is particularly susceptible to fires and consequently increased health burden. This study examines trends in firefighters' injury and death claims across Canada, focusing on claim characteristics, mechanisms of injury and disease, and geographic distribution across provinces and territories.

Methods

Data on accepted fatality and time-loss injury claims were collected from the Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) and WorkSafeBC over 15 years (2007-2021). Linear regression models were used to assess trends in time-loss injury and fatality claims. Chi-square tests were conducted to analyze the distribution of f

SUBMITTER: Al-Hajj S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709765 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature