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Unfortunately, workplace injuries, illnesses and diseases are all too common. The WSIB claims process exists to give workers the
ability to gain financial compensation in the event of a workplace injury, illness or disease.
If you file a claim and are having difficulty with either your employer or the WSIB, contact your Local WSIB specialist.
If you think an accident, injury, illness or onset of pain is work-related you must follow these steps:
•Report it to your employer and complete a Form 6 if necessary (Worker's Report). DOWNLOAD FORM-6
•Have the employer complete a Form 7 (Employer’s Report of Injury/Disease). DOWNLOAD FORM-7
•Seek medical attention.
•Report your injury to your doctor and have him/her complete a Form 8 (Physician’s First Report). DOWNLOAD FORM-8
•Inform a co-worker or witness.
KEEP COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTATION!
Maintain your own file of all documents relating to your claim. This includes doctor’s notes, copies of forms and any
correspondence from the WSIB, the employer or any other involved parties.
Remember:
•WSIB claims must be filed within six months of the initial incident. Claims filed after six months may only be accepted in
exceptional cases.
•You have the legal right to report any workplace accident or injury and cannot be told by anyone that you cannot
file a claim.
ability to gain financial compensation in the event of a workplace injury, illness or disease.
If you file a claim and are having difficulty with either your employer or the WSIB, contact your Local WSIB specialist.
If you think an accident, injury, illness or onset of pain is work-related you must follow these steps:
•Report it to your employer and complete a Form 6 if necessary (Worker's Report). DOWNLOAD FORM-6
•Have the employer complete a Form 7 (Employer’s Report of Injury/Disease). DOWNLOAD FORM-7
•Seek medical attention.
•Report your injury to your doctor and have him/her complete a Form 8 (Physician’s First Report). DOWNLOAD FORM-8
•Inform a co-worker or witness.
KEEP COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTATION!
Maintain your own file of all documents relating to your claim. This includes doctor’s notes, copies of forms and any
correspondence from the WSIB, the employer or any other involved parties.
Remember:
•WSIB claims must be filed within six months of the initial incident. Claims filed after six months may only be accepted in
exceptional cases.
•You have the legal right to report any workplace accident or injury and cannot be told by anyone that you cannot
file a claim.
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