As an employer, you are required by law to report a workplace injury or work-related illness.
A work-related injury or illness is one that:
- Happens during work.
- Requires medical treatment.
- May or may not result in time off work.
Even if the injury initially seems minor, there may be complications that develop later. Filing a report creates a record of the injury or illness in case there is a need for further treatment or medical care at a later date. It also contributes to a culture of workplace safety and allows the WCB to understand and understand the types of incidents occurring in workplaces.
You must file a report regardless of whether the injury or illness results in time off work and regardless of whether the worker files a report themselves. This includes injuries or illnesses that occurred over a period of time, as well as those caused by a single event.
Reporting process
If a work-related injury or illness occurs, employers must:
- Provide their worker with first aid, if treatment is required for the injury.
- Arrange and pay for immediate transportation to a doctor or medical facility, if necessary.
- Report all serious work-related injuries, as defined under section 36(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, immediately to the WCB's Occupational Health and Safety Division 24-hour emergency line: 902-628-7513.
- Serious injuries include unconsciousness, fracture, loss of limb, substantial loss of blood, burn to a major portion of the body, loss of sight, and fatalities.
- File a report with the WCB, within three days of being notified of the injury or illness, including psychological injuries.
- Failure to submit the Employer's Report within three days of the employer being notified of the injury or illness may result in fines.
Employers can file a report in two ways:
- Use the WCB's Online Services to file an Employer’s Report, or
- Complete and submit an Employer's Report to the WCB by email, mail, fax, or in-person drop-off.
Email
workerservices@wcb.pe.ca
Mail and In-Person
Workers Compensation Board
Worker Services
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax
902-368-5696
Physical copies of the Employer's Report are available at the WCB office.
Completing an Employer's Report
When completing an Employer's Report, keep in mind the following:
- Fill in the whole form with as much detail as possible.
- If you’re using Online Servies, you can find your WCB Firm Number through our Firm Number Lookup.
- If you’re completing a physical copy of the form, please use a pen and remember to sign the form.
- An Employer's Report is also required for all work-related injuries resulting in death.
The information on your Employer's Report, along with information from your injured worker and their health care provider(s), assists us in making a decision on your worker's claim. If you need assistance, we can help. Please contact us.
More information about reporting an injury can be found in the WCB's Information for Employers Guide and our Claims and Compensation policies.