LEARNING TASK 4 : Describe the WCA requirements for reporting workplace accidents
Worker report
The worker must inform the employer of the incident as soon as reasonably possible after it occurs. The report must include the name of the worker, the time and place the injury occurred, and the nature of the injury. Informing the supervisor, first aid attendant, or superintendent will comply with the requirement to report to the employer. If requested by the employer, the worker must also provide the details of the injury by filling out a WorkSafeBC form. This information will also assist the employer in filling out the Form 7 injury and incident report.
When applying for compensation and reporting a work-related injury or occupational disease, the worker can go to the WorkSafeBC website to find a number of reporting options under the Claims tab. A worker will need details of the incident that caused the injury, the earnings information for any missed work, and health-care provider information for any medical treatment.
Option 1: Call Teleclaim
If a worker has missed work because of an injury, the first step is to start a claim by calling Teleclaim at 1 888 WORKERS (1 888 967-5377), Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The claims representative will provide the worker with a user ID and password to check claim details.
Option 2: Submit the form online
If a worker has missed work because of an injury and has a user ID and password, he or she can submit a Form 6 online. The advantage of having this type of online account is that the worker can log on later to see more details about the claim, including correspondence, claim decisions, and payment information.
Option 3: Report injuries not resulting in loss of time from work
If a worker has not missed work because of an injury, all that is required is to report the details about the incident to the employer as soon as possible.