Skip to the content of the web site.

Injury/Incident Reporting

Requirement to Report an Injury or Illness

All members of the University community must report to their supervisor any injury or illness related to their work or assignments (includes UW walkways, parking lots and field sites).  It is the supervisor's responsibility to ensure that prompt first aid and health care treatment is obtained, if necessary, and that University reports are completed by the end of the next business day.

Reporting an Injury or Illness

  1. Obtain medical aid if necessary.
  2. Report any injury to your supervisor immediately.
  3. Complete injury/incident report with supervisor. Download Injury/Incident Report.
  4. Incidents of a more serious nature that require medical attention or have a high potential for recurrence must be investigated. The University's Injury/Incident Investigation procedure outlines the requirements, scope and procedures for investigating incidents.
  5. Forward all reports via campus mail to the Safety Office, Commissary Building or FAX to 519-886-8082.
  6. If you have any questions or concerns contact Kate Windsor at ext. 36359 or Sheila Hurley at ext. 33587.

Medical Aid or Lost-Time Injuries

Employees who sustain an injury while in the course of employment or experience an illness caused by a condition of the workplace are entitled to WSIB benefits. Injuries that require medical attention or result in lost time from work are reported to the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB).

All employees, including graduate students are covered by the WSIB while in the course of their employment. Specific reporting procedures are required for claims adjudication by the WSIB. WSIB claims are managed by the Safety Office.

Early and Safe Return to Work Program

The University of Waterloo's Return to Work Program is a collaborative process where workplace parties, along with an employee's health care provider work together to allow employees to resume safe, suitable work in a timely manner. Managers and employees are expected to co-operate in such programs through, for example, temporary reduction or modification of duties and/or hours as necessary.

 

Updated: March 29, 2012