How a Psychological Injury Claim is Decided
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A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to feel anxious while you wait for a decision.
A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to feel anxious while you wait for a decision.
A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to be anxious about starting a claim. We’re here to guide you, at your pace, throughout the entire process.
People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work.
People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious stressors at work build over time.
People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious work stressors happen over time.
People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work. WCB covers 3 types of psychological injury.
WCB PDF form for filing an injury report. This can also be done through MyAccount.
When a workplace injury occurs, the most important step is to provide or access any first-aid or medical care that is needed right away. After that, there are steps you should follow to report an injury.
If a workplace injury happens, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a worker, employer, or health care provider, the WCB is here to support you every step of the way.
As an employer, if a worker is hurt on the job, you play an important role in their recovery—and if time off is needed—their return to work. You also have rights and responsibilities during the claims process.