NAOSH Day 3: Reporting Workplace Injuries

May 9, 2012

Humber is committed to providing a safe work environment for all staff and endeavors to reduce workplace risks that may lead to accidents and personal injury. In the unfortunate circumstance that a work related accident does occur, it is important to know how to respond. The information below outlines the first steps involved in injury treatment and reporting.

INJURY TREATMENT:

  1. If you are injured during the course of your work, obtain medical attention:
  • Humber’s Health Centres, located in A107 (North) and H206 (Lakeshore), will provide first aid treatment as well as advise whether additional assessment and treatment should be obtained from a doctor or other health care provider.
  • If you require assistance outside of Health Centre hours, or if emergency medical services (EMS) are required, contact Security at one of the numbers listed below. Security guards are trained in first aid, and can also contact EMS if required.
    • 416-675-6622 ext. 4000 (for emergencies)
    • 416-675-8500 (for non-emergencies)

If EMS has already been contacted, inform Security. Security is best equipped to direct EMS to the location on campus where they are needed.

  • If you are at a location where neither the Health Centre nor Security services are available, seek care from an outside provider such as a local urgent care clinic or family doctor. Obtain a doctor’s note and provide this to your supervisor.
  1. Inform your supervisor of all work-related injuries as soon as possible.
  2. Maintain ongoing communication with your supervisor, Health & Safety Services, and if necessary the WSIB, during your recovery period.

INJURY REPORTING:

  •  The Health Centre and/or Security will complete and forward a report to Health & Safety Services.
  • Once advised of an injury, Supervisors are to complete an Accident Reporting and Investigation Form and fax it to Health & Safety Services at: 416.675.4708 within 24 hours. Health & Safety Services will use the information on this form to complete the WSIB Form 7 as well as determine if additional investigation of the incident is necessary.

All injuries which occur on Humber property, or occur during work-related off campus activities, must be reported to Health & Safety Services.

Thank you for reviewing this information. Tomorrow’s message will focus on Ladder Safety, and remember that Friday’s message will offer the opportunity to win prizes!

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