As an employer, you are responsible for immediately notifying WorkSafeBC when certain workplace incidents occur. Incidents such as when a worker is seriously injured or killed on the job, a building collapses, or there is a major release of a hazardous substance.
- Incidents requiring immediate notification
- When there is an incident
- Immediate notification ensures quick response
An employer’s requirement to notify WorkSafeBC of serious injuries or incidents is different from reporting injuries related to claims. If there is an injury on the job, the injured worker’s employer still must complete and submit an Employer’s Report of Injury of Occupational Disease (Form 7) (236 kB). This does not satisfy an employer’s need to immediately report certain incidents.
For more information about this reporting requirement, see section 68 of the Workers Compensation Act.
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