Injuries
A work-related injury is an injury that arises out of and in the course of employment. You can see the full definition in Policy 2.1 Arising Out Of and In The Course Of Employment.
If one of your workers is injured at work, they should get medical attention right away, if needed.
Worker’s responsibility
The injured worker doesn’t have to report their injury to us, but they must report the details of their injury to you, their employer. Workers are required to give their employer written notice of the injury within a reasonable time. This notice must include:- The worker’s name and address;
- The name and address of the person giving the notice (if different);
- A description of the time, date, place, nature and cause of the injury.
Employer’s responsibility
As the employer, you are required to report any, or the possibility of any, work-related injury to WSCB within 3 days of learning about the injury. To do so, please complete and submit the Employer’s Report of Injury/Illness. If you fail to do so, you may be subject to an administrative penalty for late reporting.
If there was a serious incident, injury or death as defined in section 57 of the Workers' Safety and Compensation Act, you must report it to us immediately. If you fail to report a serious injury immediately, you may be subject to an administrative penalty or prosecution under the Act.
It is an offence under the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act for anyone to discourage a worker from making a claim for compensation.
The Workers' Safety and Compensation Act recognizes psychological injuries just as it does with physical injuries or illnesses.
Further information
Relevant policies