Hearing Loss
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - June 29, 2017
Policy Code
EN-06
General Information
The Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the "Act") states that those who experience a work-related injury are entitled to compensation. Hearing loss may be compensable if it arises out of and in the course of employment
Purpose
This policy provides direction to the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board on the adjudication of claims that may involve hearing loss.
Prior Policies
Noise Induced Hearing Loss
October 22, 1986 - June 14, 1994 | #42 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims
August 29, 1979 - December 15, 1982 | #49 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Noise Induced Hearing Loss
December 15, 1982 - October 22, 1986 | #75 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Noise Induced Hearing Loss
October 22, 1986 - June 14, 1994 | #94 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Merits and Justice of the Case
December 31, 2013 - June 30, 2022 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022