Health & Safety in Your Workplace

In addition to COVID-19, essential workers in every sector are faced with daily health & safety risks. Keep safety in mind at all times: Pay attention, report hazards, follow proper procedures, & wear the proper PPE.

IF YOU SUFFER A WORKPLACE ACCIDENT OR ILLNESS:

• Tell your employer about your accident or illness. If you need more than first aid, your employer should send a report of your accident or disease (Form 7) to the WSIB within 3 days.

• Get medical attention right away (for example, first aid, hospital, walk-in clinic, or family doctor). Make sure you tell the doctor that it is work related, and explain what you do/your tasks.

• Tell the person treating you to send a Health Professional’s Report (Form 8) to the WSIB.

• Report the incident to your Union Rep or your Health & Safety Rep, if you have one.

For more on the WSIB Claims process and the relevant forms, speak to your Union Rep, call the Union’s Workers’ Compensation Dept at 1-800-565-8329 or visit ufcw175.com/workerscompensation.