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How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.

How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.

Date7/2/1985
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Fewer injuries: Workers' compensation claims dropped 13 per cent last year as the recession hit companies in construction and manufacturing
Fewer injuries: Workers' compensation claims dropped 13 per cent last year as the recession hit companies in construction and manufacturing
2/11/1991
Lamp clinic: Bonnnie Heath, co-ordinator of the lakeshore Area Multi-Service Project, goes over case reports with Dr. Donald Cole, who treats workers made ill by job-related hazards. Cole works at lamp's occupational health clinic, saved by a government grant recently.
Lamp clinic: Bonnnie Heath, co-ordinator of the lakeshore Area Multi-Service Project, goes over case reports with Dr. Donald Cole, who treats workers made ill by job-related hazards. Cole works at lamp's occupational health clinic, saved by a government grant recently.
5/4/1987
Steel riggers on a Metro project are among the 200,000 Ontario construction workers affected by a Construction Safety Act. An average of one in 10 workers each year reports lost-time injuries
Steel riggers on a Metro project are among the 200,000 Ontario construction workers affected by a Construction Safety Act. An average of one in 10 workers each year reports lost-time injuries
2/5/1973
Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
Robert Ellery 18, was crippled by a shot from a .22 rifle. An award from Criminal Injuries Compensation Board enabled the Uxbridge youth to buy this van, equipped with hand controls, wheelchair lift.
7/7/1977
Cleaning up: Injuries and accidents are high among garbage collection workers, writer claims
Cleaning up: Injuries and accidents are high among garbage collection workers, writer claims
4/28/1986
High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
7/1/1987
Police assistance: Criminal Injuries Compensation Board can exceed its usual maximum awards for persons who are injured while assisting a peace officer, chairman Allan Grossman points out
Police assistance: Criminal Injuries Compensation Board can exceed its usual maximum awards for persons who are injured while assisting a peace officer, chairman Allan Grossman points out
4/28/1981
Special breed: Sanya Eng, 15, member of a national gymnastics team, says clinic taught her to guard against injuries
Special breed: Sanya Eng, 15, member of a national gymnastics team, says clinic taught her to guard against injuries
9/26/1989
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
Friendly exchange: Deng Pufang, in wheelchair right, shakes hands with Dr. David Houlden of Sunnybrook Medical Centre who created machine to diagnose extent of spinal cord injuries. Deng, founder and director of the China Fund for the Handicapped, is on North American tour.
9/28/1987
Arthur Wishart, Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, believes state owes victims something if it fails with its law-enforcement function
Arthur Wishart, Chairman of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, believes state owes victims something if it fails with its law-enforcement function
9/14/1972
Lives in hope: Wendy Blackburn, who plans to marry Gerald Basnicki when he recovers from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last March, visits him at Toronto Western almost every day
Lives in hope: Wendy Blackburn, who plans to marry Gerald Basnicki when he recovers from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last March, visits him at Toronto Western almost every day
9/9/1986
Rougher than hockey? Lanny McDonald, who has had his share of injuries in hockey, added a couple in cycling yesterday
Rougher than hockey? Lanny McDonald, who has had his share of injuries in hockey, added a couple in cycling yesterday
5/23/1983