INJURY AND ILLNESS MANAGEMENT

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· FIRST AID

Ø Facilities and supplies

Ø First aid room

Ø First aid provider

· EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE

· EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE

· WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB) CLAIMS

Ø Employer report

Ø Worker notification

· WORKING ALONE

ACCIDENT REPORTING

If an employee is killed, loses a limb, or develops an occupational disease, the employer must notify the Commission and the joint health and safety committee immediately.

If there is an explosion or accidental exposure to a hazardous chemical, the employer must notify the Chief Compliance Officer within 24 hours. (Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983, 43)

FIRST AID

Facilities and supplies

First aid kits must be conspicuously located at or near the working areas, be easily accessible during all working hours and maintained in a clean, dry and serviceable condition. There must be signage indicating the location of first aid kits. (First Aid Regulation 2004-130, 13)

An employer must provide the first aid supplies required based on the number of employees in the workplace and summarized in the table below. The table assumes a place of employment with no high hazard work (includes photoprocessing, digital printing, picture framing).

# of workers per shift	First aid provider and room	First aid supplies
2-49	1 first aid kit 1 first aid provider	1 standard first aid manual (English and French) 1 record book and pen or pencil 1 pair scissors 1 pair tweezers 1 variety pack of safety pins 24 sterile gauze bandages 12 sterile gauze pads 2 rolls of gauze bandages 2 rolls of elastic bandages 4 sterile compress dressings 6 triangular bandages 2 roll adhesive tape 4 burn dressings 6 abdominal dressings 12 antiseptic cleansing towelettes 6 individual packages of sugar 1 container of skin antiseptic (not iodine) 1 tube water soluble burn treatment 6 pair disposable gloves (latex or vinyl) 1 face shield with a one-way valve 1 package cotton tipped applicators 12 hand wipes or 1 bottle of hand cleaner 1 shock blanket several puncture resistant plastic bags
50-99	2 first aid kits 2 first aid providers	See above
100-199	2 first aid kits 2 first aid providers First aid room (that can be accessed by at least 1 of the first air providers)	See above

First aid room

The requirements for the first aid room are as follows:

Has a minimum floor area of 10 m2
Is constructed to permit ease of access to a person on a stretcher
Is located as close as practicable to the work force it is to serve and clearly identified by a sign
Is equipped with a sink supplied with hot and cold running water with easy access to a toilet
Is equipped with the following supplies:

Ø One first aid kit as set out above, or as needed, having regard for the particular risks at the place of employment and the number and location of employees;

Ø A telephone or other effective means of communication along with an up-to-date list of emergency contacts;

Ø A separate cubicle or a divider with a cot or bed equipped with a moisture-protected mattress, 2 pillows and 2 blankets

Ø Storage space, a cupboard, a counter, a table and 2 or more chairs

(First Aid Regulation 2004-130, 12)

First aid provider

The employer must designate employee(s) to act as first aid providers (see above chart for the required number of first aid providers). The employee must have completed a standard first aid course and be certified. The first aid provider must have a minimum of 6 hours of practice on first aid skills each year the certificate is valid. The names of the first aid providers must be posted in a conspicuous place. (First Aid Regulation 2004-130, 8-9)

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PROCEDURE

An employer must establish a written procedure that describes how to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. The procedure must include who to call, directions to the facility, and must be posted in a conspicuous place at the facility. (First Aid Regulation 2004-130, 5)

EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURE

An employer must establish a written procedure that describes arrangements for transporting an injured employee to the nearest health care facility. (First Aid Regulation 2004-130, 6)

WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB) CLAIMS

A reportable injury is one that occurs in the course of employment.

Employer report

The employer must notify the Commission in writing within three days of an accident that causes a worker to seek medical treatment. (Workers Compensation Act 1973, 44)

Worker notification

The worker must notify his or her employer of an accident as soon as practicable after the occurrence and before the worker leaves the premises. The notice must give the name and address of the worker, the cause of the injury and where the accident happened. (Workers Compensation Act 1973, 44)

WORKING ALONE

The employer must develop a code of practice to ensure the health and safety of any employee working alone. (Code of Practice for Working Alone Regulation 92-133, 2)

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