Commissioner's Directive
Guidelines
Employee will inform the employer (supervisor) of all work-related injuries, illnesses or near misses. *
If only first aid is required, the FAA will record the information in the first aid logbook. The employee will inform his supervisor without delay. If the accident/ illness is serious or fatal, the supervisor will complete the employer medical emergency checklist ** and investigate as indicated below .
Employer:
- helps the injured employee, calls for emergency help or first aid attendant (FAA) if needed
- cordons off the accident site
- preserves the evidence
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Employer Investigation -
Part II of CLC
All accidents, work-related illnesses or other dangerous situations will be investigated.
Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) process will be initiated immediately after the event. Reports will be completed within three days of employer knowing of the event, for a reportable injury/ illness.
Employer (supervisor):
- will appoint a “qualified person” to lead the investigation
- will advise the Workplace Health and Safety Committee (WHSC)/ representative of the event since they will participate in the investigation
Complete Employer's Report of Accident*** immediately as per WCB provincial guidelines and send to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), Regional Injury Compensation Unit.
Employer
- The investigation will be recorded in the Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report (HOIR) (LAB 1070) and signed by the investigation parties, including WHSC presidents/local representative.
- The employer and Committee/representative shall keep a copy for their records.
Accident results in no lost time from work
Accident / illness results in time lost from work
Employer (within 24 hours) - HRSDC (Labour Program) local office will be advised within 24 hours in the following circumstances:
- death
- two or more disabling injuries in same accident
- loss of function or impairment of a body function
- explosion
- boiler or pressure vessel ruptures causing a fire
- an elevating device is free-falling, damaged or becomes unusable
Monitor worker's progress on a regular basis
Contact employee to determine his or her progress and determine suitability for return to work
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Employer (within 14 days) -
HRSDC (Labour Program) local office will receive a signed, completed copy of the HOIR within 14 days in the following cases:
- one disabling injury
- an employee loses consciousness due to electric shock, toxic or oxygen-deficient atmosphere
- life-saving, resuscitative interventions or other similar emergency measures
- fire or explosion
Able to return to his or her pre-injury job
Able to perform modified or suitable work
Unable to return to work
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Options:
- WCB
- Disability Insurance
- Employment Insurance
- Canada Pension Plan Benefits
- Disability Benefits
Employer - Recording and reporting obligations include retaining:
- first aid records (log in first aid kits) - 10 years
- minor injury records (no lost time, but medical attention required) - 10 years
- all HOIR including occupational accidents and near misses (no damage or injury) - 10 years
- annual report of all accidents in workplace (coordinated by OHS Program)
* If an employee is seriously or fatally injured, immediately notify RHQ, Regional OHS Coordinator and the WHSC/ representative.
** See Annex E1 - Response to Incidents Involving an Employee Medical Emergency - Employer Checklist (CSC/SCC 1323-04).
*** See Annex F - Provincial WCB Forms to be Filled Out by the Employer, or Guidelines 254-2 - Return to Work Program.