1. File a “Worker’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to Employer” (WCB Form 6A) available at www.worksafebc.com. The employer is required to file a “Form 7” within three days of receiving the report from the member.
2. As soon as the Form 6A has been completed and medical attention sought, call Teleclaim at 1-888-WORKERS. A representative of WorkSafeBC will ask appropriate questions. Calling Teleclaim expedites the process.
• If you use the Teleclaim service, ask for a copy of your report.
• If Teleclaim is not available, complete an “Application for Compensation and Report of Injury or Occupational Disease.” This is WCB Form 6 and is also available online. This must be mailed to WorkSafeBC and does slow the process of getting a quick decision.
3. Always copy “Form 6A” to the local Teachers’ Association office.
4. Inform an administrative officer as soon as possible of the injury or disease that you feel is work related. Make sure the information is documented. The employer fills out and files WCB Form 7.
5. Make sure the first aid log at the work site has been filled in by the appropriate person, especially for minor injuries. 6. Get medical attention as soon as possible. Don’t wait in the hope that recovery will occur rapidly. Always report your injury or occupational disease to your doctor and request that the doctor file a “Physicians First Report” (Form 8) to WCB. A WCB claims officer should contact the worker after they have received the Form 6, or received a report from the Teleclaim Officer.
7. Contact the BCTF WCB Advocate for assistance: Luke Olver phone: 604-871-1890 or toll free 1-800-663-9163 ext. 1890 fax: 604-871-2285 email: lolver@bctf.ca
8. Keep a copy of all forms completed. Log dates and subject of appointments and conversations with the employer, WCB, and all medical practitioners.