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# How to report a work injury

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Find out your legal obligations if a worker is injured on the job, how to report an injury requiring medical attention to the WCB and which form to submit to the WCB.
Employers, had an injury in your workplace? Consider a WCB online account, which allows you to submit injury claim forms (E1s) quickly and efficiently and for quick log in for claim status updates.

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## What qualifies as a work injury?

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A work injury is the result of any work-related event that requires medical treatment and/or time away from work. The WCB reviews each work injury on an individual basis, but in most cases, compensation would apply to injuries that occur while a worker is at work, on company premises, or on company business. This includes an occupational disease contracted at work.

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## If a worker is injured

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#### A step-by-step guide for employers to submit the Employer’s Report of Injury (E1) form

As the employer, once you become aware of a work-related injury that requires medical attention you are obligated to report the work-related injury to the WCB within five days.

The E1 form includes:

- A document upload feature for online submission: You can attach documentation to an E1 submission. This can include pictures related to the worker’s injury, incident reports or medical notes.
- Limited required fields.
- Limited questions.
- Updated dashboard and technical compatibility.

Information needed to complete the E1 form:

- Name, address and contact numbers for your company.
- Name, address and contact numbers for your worker.
- Details about the injury.
- Records of the worker’s earnings and the recent employment history.

## Online submission

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#### Step 1: Access online account

Log in to or create your WCB online account.

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#### Step 2: Complete the Employer's Initial Report of Injury (E1) form

Find the fillable Employer's Report of Injury (E1) web form and fill in the details.

#### Step 3: Submit the form to the WCB

Print a copy for your records and click “Submit” to electronically submit the report to the WCB.

## Reporting by email

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#### Step 1: Download the E1 form

Download and complete the E1 form online.

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Download E1 form

#### Step 2: Submit the form

Scan and email the signed form and email to forms@wcbsask.com.

## Reporting by phone

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#### Step 1: Gather information

Collect this information for the form before calling the WCB:

1. Name, address and contact number for your company.
2. Name, address and contact number for your worker.
3. Details about the injury.
4. Record of the worker’s earnings and recent employment history.

#### Step 2: Call the WCB

Call the WCB at1.800.787-9288. A WCB representative will record your information and complete the form for you.

## Reporting by surface mail or fax

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#### OPTION 1: Complete the E1 form online

Download and complete the E1 form online. Print two copies, sign the forms and keep one for your own file.

#### OR OPTION 2: Step 1: Print the E1 form

Download and print the form and complete by hand. Sign the form and take a photocopy for your files.

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Download E1 form

#### Step 2: Submit the form

Submit via a signed copy by fax to:

Fax: 306.787.4311
Toll free: 1.888.844.7773
Or by surface mail to:

Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board
200-1881 Scarth St
Regina, SK S4P 4L1

### Frequently asked questions

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A: You are required by law to report work-related injuries within five days of being made aware of them. Failure to do so may result in fines or prosecution, or both. Late reporting slows down the claims process. Prompt reporting helps your worker get the benefits they are entitled to sooner and helps them get them back to work faster.

Filing an Employer’s Report of Injury (E1) form is quick and easy online. Consider a WCB online account to submit injury claim forms quickly and efficiently and for quick log in for claim status updates. Learn more.

A: Once you are aware of a work-related injury that requires medical attention, you must report it to us within five days by submitting the Employer’s Initial Report of Injury (E1) form. If you do not report within five days of becoming aware of a work-related injury, you may be subject to a fine. You can also see our fact sheet, Five Reasons to File Within Five Days.

A: A work injury claim may cause your premiums to increase. There are several ways that you can mitigate claim costs. Learn more.

A: Generally, you should submit claims to the WCB in the province where the worker was injured at work. If a worker is injured at work outside Saskatchewan, you can submit a claim to the Saskatchewan WCB under certain conditions. Learn more about out-of-province claims and interprovincial coverage.

A: The WCB uses standard occupational medical guidelines, including those of the American Medical Association, for its decisions about hearing-loss injuries.

The WCB accepts claims for occupational noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) and hearing loss from acoustic trauma when the appropriate criteria have been met.

Learn more about hearing loss injuries that qualify as a work injury with the WCB.

A: Hearing tests (audiograms) show hearing loss. We suggest that your workers get a hearing test when they first start working, and at regular intervals from then on. It is important to also do a hearing test when employment ends. Hearing tests should also be done within five years of a worker retiring.

Prevention is the best way to avoid hearing loss at work. Here are some tips:

- Choose machinery with low noise levels.
- Build in baffling around loud machines.
- Minimize the time workers are exposed to noise.
- Provide the proper hearing protection for the job.
- Work with your employees to teach them about required hearing protection and post teaching materials in your work place.
- Make hearing protection an agenda item at your employee orientation and employee meetings.

To find out the acceptable noise levels for your industry, check your federal and/or provincial occupational health and safety regulations.

This policy supports the injury prevention work and training that you are already doing in your workplaces.

For more information, visit our WorkSafe Saskatchewan website at www.worksafesask.ca.

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### Report work injuries within five days

Learn why employers are required to report a workplace injury within five days of learning about it.

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## Related information

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#### What qualifies as a work injury?

A work injury is the result of any work-related event that causes a need for medical treatment and/or time away from work. Find out what injuries most compensation would apply to, including catastrophic, hearing loss, motor vehicle, psychological and repetitive strain injuries, as well as occupational diseases and work-related deaths.

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#### Managing claim costs

Find out what impact an injury claim may have on your premiums and how to manage your claim costs.

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#### Rights to your worker’s medical information

Learn what rights you do and do not have to parts of a worker’s claim record.

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#### Employer appeals

Get details on the appeal process for employers, what information and forms you need to file an appeal, how to appoint someone to act on your behalf and how to request information. There are two aspects for an employer appeal: appealing a decision on your worker’s injury claim and appealing a decision on your employer account. Find out more here.

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#### Online services

Learn more about the ease of secure online services and follow the simple steps to create your WCB online account.

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#### WCB online account frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about your WCB online account.

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## Related forms and fact sheets

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#### Employer’s Initial Report of Injury (E1) online form

Report a work injury to the WCB and submit a claim using your WCB online account. To avoid delays in the claims process and to avoid any fines, submit your E1 form within five days of being told about the work injury.

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#### Worker's Initial Report of Injury (W1) online form

If you are injured at work, there are three things you need to do immediately: Seek medical attention, report your injury to your employer and report your injury to the WCB using the Worker’s Initial Report of Injury (W1) form. Learn how to file a claim with the WCB and what you’ll need to file your claim. Find information specific to temporary foreign workers and workers who are injured out of province.

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#### How to create and use your WCB online account

Find out how to create a basic or full WCB online account. Learn the benefits of a WCB online account to submit injury claim forms quickly and efficiently and for quick log in for claim status updates.

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#### Information for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers

Learn about your responsibilities under the WCB to your temporary foreign workers.

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#### Information for Employers

Learn about injury prevention, and the claims and return to work processes.

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#### Understanding the WCB

Find information on common WCB forms and processes, as well as safety resources.

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#### Why your worker’s schedule is important and how to report it

Learn how to report your worker’s schedule information on the E1 form when reporting a workplace injury to the WCB.

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#### How to create a WCB online account

Don't have a WCB online account? Sign up today for automatic, secure access. The account set-up is simple with this step-by-step guide.

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## Claim information

For questions on your worker’s injury claim:

Operations division

claims@wcbsask.com

Phone: 306.787.4370

Toll free: 1.800.667.7590

Toll free fax: 1.888.844.7773

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