In Case of Injury

Supervisors and Managers - Are you aware of your Responsibilities under the Health and Safety Act??

As a supervisor, it is critical to remember your requirements to investigate and assign corrective actions in follow up to any workplace injury. A McMaster University Injury/Incident Reporting Form (alternative formats available upon request by calling extention 24352 or emailing ) must be completed in the event of a near miss/close call, incident, or injury in areas under your control. Detailed instructions on how to complete these forms are located on the backside of the report form.

As the individual in charge of the work area you also have the responsibility to follow up on any corrective actions i.e. issue and follow up with work orders, ammend procedures, conduct training.

 

In the event of a 'Critical Injury' or a suspected 'Critical Injury' the following steps must be followed:

  • Turn off any systems that may be furthering the injury
  • Get medical help for the injured person(s). Dial 88!
  • Secure scene by placing responsible individual to watch area.
  • Contact EOHSS office at ext 24352 or by dialing 88 during off hours.

 

Do Not Alter the Scene!

The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires specific procedures to be followed in the event of a 'Critical Injury'. A Critical Injury is defined as an injury of serious nature that:

  • places life in jeopardy
  • produces unconsciousness
  • results in substantial loss of blood
  • involves the fracture of a leg or arm but not a finger or toe
  • involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand, or foot, but not a finger or toe
  • consists of burns to a major portion of the body
  • causes loss of sight in an eye

 

In case of a suspect critical injury contact EOHSS at ext 24352 during regular business hours or ext 88 during off hours for assistance and clarification.

 


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