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Accident Reporting and Worker's Compensation

Accident Reporting
In Canada, workers compensation is a system of compulsory no-fault insurance for workplace injries. In Manitoba, the legislation is called The Workers Compensation Act. All staff at the University are covered under this system . According to this legislation, employers are required to report a workplace injury to the Workers Compensation Board within 5 business days of becoming aware of the incident.

Please report all accidents immediately to the Occupational Health Coordinator at EHSO by phone @ 474-6633 or fax a completed Employee's Green Card Notice of Injury Form to 474-7629.

Incident Investigation Report Form

Accident/Incident Investigations
Incidents are investigated to meet legislative requirements, identify the direct and indirect causes of the event and  to recommend changesthat will help prevent reoccurrence.

Accident/Injury Reporting Procedures and 'Short' Form (Word Doc)

Accident/Injury Reporting 'Long' Form (Word Doc)

Employee's Green Card Notice of Injury Form

A Guide to Investigating Workplace Incidents - WSH Division (Adobe pdf)

CCOHS Accident Investigation Reference Guide (Adobe pdf)


 

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Environmental Health and Safety Office
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB  R3T 2N2 Canada
Tel 204-474-6633  Fax 204-474-7629  Email EHSO@umanitoba.ca