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Type of
accident to investigate
A fatality, a possible fatality or an accident that results in a worker
being hospitalized for longer than 72 hrs must be investigated as soon as
possible. The same requirement applies for a dangerous occurrence. A dangerous
occurrence is one that did not result in a fatality, or serious injury but
could have and includes contact with an energized electrical conductor and a
spill of a toxic or corrosive substance. (Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation 1996, 31)
The investigation must be carried by the joint health and safety
committee (JHSC) co-chairs, the employer and representative, or the employer if
there is no JHSC or representative.
For a fatality or possible
fatality, the scene must be preserved until an officer completes an
inspection. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 1996, 29-30)
A written report must be prepared. The report
must include the following: a description of the accident, photos or evidence
to determine the cause of the accident, an explanation of the causes, immediate
corrective action taken, and long term action to prevent a recurrence. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
1996, 29)
An accident that causes a fatality, a
possible fatality or that results in hospitalization of a worker for 72 hrs or
more must be reported to the division as soon as practicable. A dangerous
occurrence must also be reported immediately. (Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation 1996, 8-9)
If there are
workers who may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace, there must
be written bloodborne pathogens plan. The plan must include the following:
identification of workers who are exposed, routes of entry and risk, signs and
symptoms of disease, description of infection control and its limitations,
procedures to be followed after exposure, methods of cleaning clothing and
equipment, training provided to exposed workers, investigation of exposure
incidents, and investigation of transmitted exposure. The plan must be reviewed
every two years in consultation with the JHSC.
A copy of the plan
must be made available to a potentially exposed worker.
Workers must be
informed of vaccines that are available. The employer must provide vaccines at
no cost to the worker and pay the worker for time spend being vaccinated.
The employer must arrange post exposure counseling and assessment for workers who have been exposed. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 1996, 85)
The employer must provide personnel, supplies, and equipment for first aid at the worksite. All workplaces must have a minimum of a first aid box, manual and register. Additional requirements are based on the number of employees and the distance to medical facilities. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 1996, 54)
Use the
following chart to determine the requirements for first aid facilities and
supplies for other work (e.g., photo processors, picture framers)
|
# of workers per shift |
Close (less than ½
hour) |
Distant (1/2 – 2
hours) |
Isolated (more than 2
hours) |
|
2 – 4 |
Minimum |
Minimum plus · Blankets, stretcher and splints |
Minimum plus · Blankets, stretcher and splints |
|
5 - 9 |
Minimum |
Minimum plus · Blankets, stretcher and splints · Class A attendant and supplies |
Minimum plus · Blankets, stretcher and splints · Class A attendant and supplies |
|
10 - 99 |
Minimum plus · Blankets, stretcher and splints · Class A attendant and supplies |
Minimum plus · Blankets, stretcher and splints · Class A attendant and supplies |
Minimum plus · Class A attendant and supplies |
|
100+ |
Minimum plus · 2 Class A attendants and supplies |
Minimum plus · First aid room · Blankets, stretcher and splints · 2 Class A attendants and supplies |
Minimum plus · First aid room · Blankets, stretcher and splints · 2 Class B attendants and supplies |
(Occupational
Health and Safety Regulation 1996, Table 9: Summary of First Aid Requirements)
Every worksite must have a readily accessible first aid station that contains the required first aid supplies and a first aid manual. The location of the station must be clearly identified. An emergency procedure containing an emergency telephone list must be posted at the first aid station. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 1996, 56)
The first aid station must have a first aid register. Each first aid treatment administered to a worker and each case referred to a physician must be recorded in the register. The register must be retained for five years after it ceases to be used. (Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 1996, 57)
WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB) CLAIMS
A reportable injury is one that occurs in the course
of employment.
Within
five days of becoming aware of an injury that prevents a worker from earning
full wages or that requires medical aid, the employer must notify the board in
writing of the following: The nature, cause and circumstance of the injury, the
time of the injury, the name and address of the injured worker, the place where
the injury happened, the name and address of the attending physician, and any
other relevant information.
The
worker must notify his or her employer and the board of an injury as soon as
possible after the injury occurs. The notice must include the name and address
of the worker, the cause of the injury and the place where the injury occurred.
If
a worker is injured at work, he or she is entitled to compensation. The
exception is when the injury is due to serious willful misconduct by the worker
unless the injury results in death or a serious impairment. Compensation is
payable beginning the day after the injury. (Workers Compensation Act 1979,
28-31, 45)
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