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Peace River School Division WCB & You. March 6-7, 2014. You will learn today:. Workers’ Compensation Board basic information Your responsibilities when injured WCB’s role in the workplace Peace River School Division’s responsibilities for an injury. What is Workers’ Compensation?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Peace River School Division WCB & You
March 6-7, 2014
You will learn today:
Workers’ Compensation Board basic information
Your responsibilities when injured WCB’s role in the workplace Peace River School Division’s
responsibilities for an injury
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What is Workers’ Compensation?
What is Workers’ Compensation?
A no-fault disability insurance system set up under the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Act
It provides: benefits for injured workers liability insurance for employers
Employers fund the workers’ compensation system by paying premiums and
Workers receive work related benefits and have given up their right to sue their employer
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WCB Premiums Based on industry average
Averaged each year based on previous 3 years injury rates
Based on lost time injuries, not medical aids
Rates have ranged from $0.84 - $1.08 / $100 earnings in the last 5 years
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WCB’s Vision
Albertans working – a safe, healthy and strong Alberta, is about reducing the impact a work related injury or illness has on you, your family and your employer
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Your Responsibility When An Incident/Injury
Happens
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Tell your Employer
Call 1-800-816-4711 to report your injury to your supervisor As soon as injury occurs or as soon as is
reasonably practicable
Obtain first aid treatment by qualified first aider listed in your first aid kit
Mandatory to record the incident on Public School Works
Get medical treatment if needed
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Your Responsibilities…More As soon as you see the doctor,
physiotherapist or chiropractor, your injury is reportable to WCB. It doesn’t matter how minor the incident/injury is
Obtain WCB Worker’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease form from your Supervisor/Manager to complete. Also available on PSW
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Injuries that Require Reporting to WCB
WCB covers work related injuries or diseases that cause you to need medical treatment or time away from work.These include:Injuries that cause (or are likely to cause) you to be off work beyond the day of injuryInjuries that require modified work beyond the day of injuryEyeglass repair or replacement when related to a work-related incident Injuries that require medical treatment beyond first aid (e.g. physical therapy, prescription medications, chiropractic) 10
Why is it Important to Report Incidents/Injuries ASAP? To identify the hazard so the issue can be
corrected to void future accidents. To keep you safe
Minor incidents (medical aid only) can result in something surfacing after the fact – i.e. cut becoming infected
Could delay you receiving treatment or services you are entitled to aid with your recovery
If not reported immediately, could delay the acceptance of your claim
The longer it takes for you to report it, it could be more challenging to link your injury to your job.
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Your Responsibilities….More Talk to your doctor about your progress
and ask about modified work and return to work options
Advise WCB of any changes to your job duties
Have regular contact with your employer, and WCB claim owner - We recommend every 2 weeks or after you see the doctor.
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Responsibilities con’t Advise your claim owner if you will be
leaving the province on vacation or you are moving out of Alberta
Provide original receipts for all costs directly related to your claim, ie prescription medications, eye glass receipt
Keep your medical appointments & follow your treatment plan
It’s your responsibility to aid in your recovery!
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Filing a WCB Claim & What we Need from You? Detailed information
about how the injury happened(mechanism of injury) Earnings information
and your shift cycle Gross earnings 12
monthsprior to date of injury
WCB Claim
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WCB’s Role in the Workplace
How Does WCB MakeDecisions?
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Life of a WCB ClaimREGISTR
Y
Employer’s ReportWorker’s Report
Physician’s Report
1 day Claim Established
Assigned to Adjudicator
ProcessTeamNo Time Loss Claims.
Adjudicator
Case ManagerMedical & Vocational
Rehabilitation ServicesComplex Claims
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What you Can Expect Once your Claim is Filed? If all of the information is received, a
confirmation letter is sent in 5-7 days of registering your claim; confirming the status of your claim and the benefits you are entitled to receive
If you are entitled to wage replacement, your first payment should arrive in approximately 14 days
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How does WCB Decide if your Claim is Acceptable? Two conditions must be met for
accident to be considered work-related: Must arise out of employment and be
caused by an employment hazard Must occur in the course of
employment when it happens at a time and place consistent with the responsibilities of your job
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Types of injuries or Diseases to be considered work-related ?
Traumatic injuries-cause and effect
Injuries caused by repeated activities
Occupational diseases
Re-injury and difficulties with an old work injury
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Types of Injuries or Disease not Considered Work-Related Pre-Existing or underlying health problems
(diabetes, arthritis, old sports injuries etc.) Injuries that occur while routinely
commuting to and from work Injuries arising from serious and willful
misconduct (WCB-Alberta reviews each case individually)
Injuries that happen outside of workNOTE: if you believe your injury is work-
related, it should always be reported.20
Benefits for Injured Workers
Wage Replacement 90% of net wages up to a maximum of
$92,300 gross wages per year (2014)
Medical-physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, splints, prosthetics, prescriptions, eye glass repair or replacement
Recognition of a Permanent Disability
Vocational Rehabilitation Services21
Peace River School Division’s Responsibility
When An Injury Occurs
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Peace River School Division’s Responsibilities…
Provide immediate & appropriate first aid response
Pay for the cost of transportation from where you are injured to the nearest medical treatment facility; i.e. STARS if needed,
Must report WCB claim within 72 hours of you notifying supervisor/manager of injury.
Provide you with a copy of Employer Report
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Peace River School Division’s Responsibility Cont....
Pay you for balance of your shift on the accident date. Can not use sick or vacation time for the day of your injury.
May not agree with you to waive or to forego any benefits to which you might become entitled
Record all incidents using their first aid form in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation Regulations and provide a copy to you. Available on PSW
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You May be Offered Modified Work
Modified Work, what is it?Any job, task, or function that a worker who
suffers an injury may perform while recovering
Modified work can be: Reduced hours Change in regular duties to accommodate
work restrictions Change of duties entirely Take training programs related to your job
i.e. “S” Endorsement refresher25
Modified Work Must Be: achievable - given your injury, you must
be able to physically do it safe - modified work should not endanger
your recovery or safety or the safety of others
constructive - modified work should contribute to your skill development and your return to full duties
productive - your duties should be meaningful to the organization
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Need Help or Have Questions about your Claim? Call the Claims Contact Centre by calling:
1-866-922-9221 toll free 1-780-498-3999
Can view claim acceptance or when your next payment will be mailed to you or through direct deposit by going on line if you know your claim number and have a temporary password.
Go to: www.wcb.ab.ca/workers/online_view_claim.asp
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Any Questions?
Work Safe!
Drive Safe!
Thank You
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