If a Work-Related Accident Occurs…

The employee must:

1. Seek first aid
2. Inform his/her supervisor of the work-related injury, as soon as possible
3. Consult a medical practitioner, if required
4. Provide information about the accident or complete necessary forms, reports or records, as soon as possible

The first-aid attendant must:

1. Provide first aid
2. Call an ambulance or transport the injured employee to a medical treatment facility, if required
3. Complete a first aid record

The employer must:

1. Ensure first aid is provided
2. Ensure an ambulance is called or the employee is transported to a medical treatment facility, if required
3. Secure the accident site and initiate the accident investigation procedures, if necessary
4. Complete the Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report and send a copy to the Regional OHS Advisor without delay, in accordance with the OHS Reporting Requirements
5. Complete the appropriate Workers’ Compensation Board Form, if the employee sought medical attention or is absent the day after the work-related accident

Related links:

• Definitions and examples

  • Minor Injury
  • Disabling Injury
  • Non-Disabling Injury
  • Other Hazardous Occurrences
  • Near Miss

• Labour Program

• If you have an accident
• Guide to Investigation and Reporting of Hazardous Occurrences

1. The employee must:

1. Seek first aid

   If necessary, the employee should contact a first aid attendant in order to receive first aid until the treatment is complete or the employee is under the care of an equally or more qualified caregiver.

2. Inform his/her supervisor of the work-related injury, as soon as possible

   Under Section 126.(1)(h) of the Canada Labour Code, Part II, the employee must report to the employer every accident or other occurrence arising in the course of or in the connection with his/her work that has caused injury to him/herself or to any other person.

3. Consult a medical practitioner, if required

   The employee is to consult a medical practitioner when he/she is unable to work as a result of a work-related injury or disease.

   The employee must inform the medical practitioner that the injury or disease is related to a work accident.

4. Provide information about the accident or complete necessary forms, reports or records, as soon as possible

   The employee must provide to his/her supervisor a copy of the medical certificate as well as ones he/she might received as a result of the injury or disease.

   It is also important that the employee inform his/her supervisor of any consultation with a medical practitioner or any work absence resulting from the work-related injury.

   The employee may also be required to provide additional information about the accident/injury to assist with the completion of necessary forms, reports or records, or to assist in an investigation of the incident.

2. The first aid attendant must:

1. Provide first aid

   A first aid attendant must be readily available and accessible during working hours to provide first aid to employees until the treatment is complete or the employee is under the care of an equally or more qualified caregiver.

2. Call an ambulance or assist employee in seeking medical attention, if required

   Depending on the seriousness of the injury, it is recommended that someone accompany the employee to the medical treatment facility (i.e. the supervisor, first aid attendant, etc.).

3. Complete a first aid record

   The first aid attendant who renders first aid must sign a first aid record containing the following information:

   1. the date and time of the reporting of the injury;
   2. the full name of the injured employee;
   3. the date, time and location of the occurrence of the injury;
   4. a brief description of the injury;
   5. a brief description of the first aid rendered;
   6. a brief description of arrangements made for the treatment or transportation of the injured employee; and
   7. the names of witnesses, if applicable.

3. The employer must:

1. Ensure first-aid is provided

2. Ensure an ambulance is called or the employee is transported to a medical treatment facility, if required

   Once the Employer (manager/supervisor) is informed of a work-related accident, he/she is responsible to ensure that the employee receives medical attention, if needed.

   If medical attention is required, the employer must either call an ambulance or find another suitable means of transporting the employee to a medical treatment facility.

   Depending on the seriousness of the injury, it is recommended that someone accompany the employee to the medical treatment facility (i.e. the supervisor, first aid attendant, etc.).

3. Secure the accident scene and initiate the accident investigation procedures, if necessary

   The employer shall investigate, record and take action to correct hazardous conditions that led, or could lead, to an accident, incident or illness, in accordance with the Hazardous Occurrence Investigation, Recording and Reporting Guide.

   Investigations must be carried out in collaboration with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee/Representative.

4. Complete the Hazardous Occurrence Investigation Report (LAB 1070 form), in accordance with the OHS Reporting Requirements

   Investigations, forms and reports must be completed in collaboration with the Workplace Health and Safety Committee/Representative.

   Completed copies of reports must be forwarded to the Workplace Health and Safety Committee/Representative, Regional OHS Advisor and the Area Director.

   Copies of these reports must be retained for a period of 10 years.

   1. Disabling injuries and hazardous occurrences, outlined in COSHR 15.8 (1), must be reported using the LAB1070 form, without delay, to the Labour Program Office and Regional OHS Advisor.

      Hazardous occurrences include:

      • loss of consciousness due to electric shock, toxic atmosphere or oxygen deficient atmosphere
      • implementation of rescue, revival or similar emergency procedures
      • a fire or explosion
   2. Minor injuries, non-disabling injuries and/or near misses must also be recorded and all documents relating to these incidents must be retained under the Canada Labour Code. It is recommended that the LAB1070 form be used as it provides a standardized approach to information gathering.

      These incidents are NOT reported to the Labour Program Office.

   For further detail, refer to the OHS Reporting Requirements.

5. Complete the appropriate Workers’ Compensation Board Form

   If the employee sought medical attention for a workplace injury, or is absent the day after the work-related accident, the employee and his/her team leader/manager are required to complete the appropriate Workers’ Compensation Forms, depending on the employee’s location and province of work (Road Map: Worker’s Compensation).

   The Government of Canada provides benefits to employees under the Government Employees Compensation Act. This service is administered through the Provincial or Territorial Workers’ Compensation Boards (WCB).