Chart - Program Activities Contributing to the Achievement of the TSB Strategic Outcome

The strategic outcome of the TSB, the mitigation of risks to the safety of the transportation system through independent accident investigations, is achieved by the following program activities: Marine Investigations, Pipeline Investigations, Rail Investigations, Air Investigations, and Internal Services.

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Figure 1 - Occurrences Reported to the TSB

In 2004, there were 2220 reported accidents, 1489 mandatorily reported incidents, 781 voluntarily reported incidents, and 186 fatalities.
In 2005, there were 2276 reported accidents, 1373 mandatorily reported incidents, 704 voluntarily reported incidents, and 192 fatalities.
In 2006, there were 2155 reported accidents, 1326 mandatorily reported incidents, 710 voluntarily reported incidents, and 167 fatalities.
In 2007, there were 2112 reported accidents, 1410 mandatorily reported incidents, 920 voluntarily reported incidents, and 154 fatalities.
In 2008, there were 1901 reported accidents, 1464 mandatorily reported incidents, 742 voluntarily reported incidents, and 163 fatalities.
In 2009, there were 1740 reported accidents, 1357 mandatorily reported incidents, 616 voluntarily reported incidents, and 157 fatalities.

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Figure 2 - Investigations Started, in Process, and Completed

In 2004-2005, there were 75 investigations started, 102 investigations in process, and 115 investigations completed.
In 2005-2006, there were 78 investigations started, 105 investigations in process, and 75 investigations completed.
In 2006-2007, there were 69 investigations started, 120 investigations in process, and 54 investigations completed.
In 2007-2008, there were 70 investigations started, 108 investigations in process, and 82 investigations completed.
In 2008-2009, there were 64 investigations started, 84 investigations in process, and 88 investigations completed.
In 2009-2010, there were 65 investigations started, 76 investigations in process, and 73 investigations completed.

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Figure 3 - Ratings of Assessments of Responses, 1990-2010

From 1990 to 2010, 67 % of the responses to recommendations were rated as Fully Satisfactory.
From 1990 to 2010, 13 % of the responses to recommendations were rated as Satisfactory Intent.
From 1990 to 2010, 14 % of the responses to recommendations were rated as Satisfactory in Part.
From 1990 to 2010, 6 % of the responses to recommendations were rated as Unsatisfactory.

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Figure 4 - Spending Trend

In 2007-2008, estimates were $29.0 million, the planned spending was $29.4 million, the authorized spending was $31.5 million, and the actual spending was $30.4 million.
In 2008-2009, estimates were $29.0 million, the planned spending was $31.4 million, the authorized spending was $32.1 million, and the actual spending was $31.6 million.
In 2009-2010, estimates were $28.9 million, the planned spending was $31.6 million, the authorized spending was $32.3 million, and the actual spending was $31.4 million.

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Figure 5 - TSB Historical Spending

In 2000-2001, TSB spending was $23.2 million for regular operations and $4.3 million for the SR111 investigation.
In 2001-2002, TSB spending was $24.6 million for regular operations and $3.0 million for the SR111 investigation.
In 2002-2003, TSB spending was $25.7 million for regular operations and $2.9 million for the SR111 investigation.
In 2003-2004, TSB spending was $29.5 million for regular operations.
In 2004-2005, TSB spending was $28.4 million for regular operations.
In 2005-2006, TSB spending was $27.3 million for regular operations.
In 2006-2007, TSB spending was $28.3 million for regular operations.
In 2007-2008, TSB spending was $28.2 million for regular operations.
In 2008-2009, TSB spending was $28.8 million for regular operations.
In 2009-2010, TSB spending was $28.6 million for regular operations.

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Figure 6 - TSB Expenses by Category

In 2009-2010, expenditures for salaries and wages accounted for 60% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for employee benefits accounted for 14% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for professional and special services accounted for 8% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for transportation and communications accounted for 6% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for accommodation accounted for 5% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for amortization accounted for 3% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for repairs and maintenance accounted for 2% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, expenditures for utilities, materials, supplies and equipment accounted for 1% of total TSB expenditures.
In 2009-2010, other expenditures accounted for 1% of total TSB expenditures.

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