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WORKERS
COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB) CLAIMS
When an accident occurs in a workplace that results in a fatality or serious injury to a worker, the employer must send a written notification to the Director by the fastest means possible within 24 hours. The joint health and safety committee must also be notified. (Occupational Health and Safety Act, 25.3)
Signs showing the location of first aid supplies and services must be posted in conspicuous places in working areas. (Occupational Health and Safety Act General Regulations EC180/87, 9.3)
At every workplace, where there are more than 15 workers, a stretcher,
blankets and splints must be provided and maintained in good condition.
A workplace with less than 5 employees must have at least a kit no. 1.
Where there are 6 to 15 workers at a workplace, that workplace must have
at least a kit no. 2.
Where there are 16 to 100 workers at a workplace, that workplace must
have at least a kit no. 3.
Where there are more than 100 workers at a workplace, that workplace
must have a kit no. 3 and a first aid room.
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Kit No. 1 |
Kit No. 2 |
Kit No. 3 |
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1 first aid manual 1 first aid record book 1 pack safety pins 1 splinter tweezers 1 pair scissors 30 band aids, assorted sizes 1 pkg. cotton tipped applicators 2
triangular bandages 1
roll adhesive tape 2
eye pads 2
abdominal pads 12
sterile individually wrapped gauze pads 1
pack alcohol swabs 1
bottle peroxide |
1 first aid manual 1 first aid record book 1 pack safety pins 1 splinter tweezers 1 pair scissors 50 band aids, assorted sizes 1 pkg. cotton tipped applicators 6
triangular bandages 2
rolls adhesive tape 2
eye pads 2
abdominal pads 24
sterile individually wrapped gauze pads 1
pack alcohol swabs 1
bottle peroxide 1
backboard 1
rescue blanket assorted splints |
1 first aid manual 1 first aid record book 1 pack safety pins 1 splinter tweezers 1 pair scissors 50 band aids, assorted sizes 1 pkg. cotton tipped applicators 10
triangular bandages 2
rolls adhesive tape 2
eye pads 6
abdominal pads 36
sterile individually wrapped gauze pads 1
pack alcohol swabs 1
bottle peroxide 1
backboard 1
rescue blanket assorted
splints |
(Occupational Health and Safety
Act General Regulations EC180/87, 9.5 –9.8)
Where
there are 5 to15 workers at the worksite, the employer must ensure that one of
the workers holds a valid emergency first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary
resuscitation certificate.
Where there are 15
to 100 workers at the
worksite, the employer must ensure that one of the workers holds a valid
standard first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
Where there are more
than 100 workers at the worksite, the employer must ensure that one of the
workers holds a valid advanced first aid certificate and a cardiopulmonary
resuscitation certificate. (Occupational Health
and Safety Act General Regulations EC180/87, 9.5 –9.8)
WORKERS
COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB) CLAIMS
A reportable injury is one that occurs in the course
of employment. (Workers Compensation Act, 4)
Benefits are payable
commencing the day after the accident to a worker who suffers personal injury
unless the injury is attributable solely to the serious and willful misconduct
of the worker. In this case, loss of wages and medical aid benefits are payable
after three weeks. (Workers Compensation Act, 6)
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