Original version : How Do I Report to the WSIB
How Do I Report an Injury or Illness to the WSIB?
Employers must report a work related accident/ illness to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) if they learn that a worker requires health care and/or:
- is absent from regular work
- earns less than regular pay for regular work (e.g., only working partial hours)
- requires modified work at less than regular pay
Reporting is also required if, following the date of the work related accident/illness, the worker does not receive health care but requires modified work at regular pay for more than seven calendar days.
After filling out the Form 7 (606k, pdf), please sign it, date it, and:
1. send a copy to the WSIB by mail or fax,
2. provide a copy to the worker (this includes all attachments), and
3. keep a copy for your records.
The Form 7 Reference Guide for Employers (1.8mb, pdf) will give you more information on filling out this form.
How quickly should this report be sent to the WSIB?
The law requires you to complete this form within 3 calendar days after learning of your reporting obligation as a result of a work related accident/ illness. The completed form has to be received by the WSIB within 7 business days after you learn of your reporting obligation. Do not delay completing and sending the form to the WSIB in Toronto. Send the completed Form 7 by mail or fax to:
Mail:
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
200 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3J1
Fax:
Local: 416-344-4684
Toll-Free 1-888-313-7373
On the day of accident, the employer must:
- provide and pay for immediate transportation to a hospital, health professional office/clinic or the worker’s home (if necessary) and
- pay for full wages and benefits for the day or shift on which the injury occurred.
What does WSIB consider health care?
Health care includes:
- services provided at hospitals and health facilities and
- services that can only be provided by one of the following health care professionals: chiropractor, physician, physiotherapist, registered nurse (extended class), or dentist.
You should complete this report if dentures, glasses and/or artificial appliances (e.g., prosthetic arm) were damaged while being worn in a work related accident.
What does WSIB consider first aid?
First aid is the one-time treatment or care and any follow-up visit(s) for observation purposes only. First aid includes, but is not limited to:
- cleaning minor cuts, scrapes, or scratches treating a minor burn applying bandages and/or dressings applying a cold compress, cold pack, or ice bag applying a splint changing a bandage or a dressing after a follow-up observation visit.
Do I have to report first aid treatment?
It is not necessary to complete this report for first-aid-only injuries handled by an in-house/worksite health care professional or trained first-aider. However, the law requires that you must keep a record of all first aid details.
Need help with this form?
Contact your nearest WSIB Business Office.
The Office of the Employer Adviser is also available to provide assistance. You can contact them directly, toll-free at 1-800-387-0774.
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
200 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3J1
Phone: (416) 344-1000
Toll free: 1-800-387-5540
Ontario Toll free: 1-800-387-0750
TTY: 1-800-387-0050
Web site: www.wsib.on.ca
