Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Plan: Fewer Accidents, Higher Costs

The purpose of Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Plan is to prevent industrial accidents and occupational diseases and to compensate the victims of such hazards. Strangely, while the number of these accidents and occupational diseases is dropping, the costs of compensation continue to rise, increasing the $2.55-billion annual bill entirely paid for by employers. This program alone represents the equivalent of 65% of corporate taxes paid in Quebec. Savings could be realized by targeting the most flagrant examples of inconsistencies, inefficiencies and injustices in the current plan in order to ensure its sustainability while helping workers.

Appendix :: February 23, 2011

Media Release, February 24, 2011 :: Quebec’s Occupational Health and Safety Plan: Fewer Accidents, Higher Costs

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