How Covid-19 Has Affected Workplace Injury Policies
Much has changed in the time of covid-19. Many companies work in a limited capacity, opting for a skeletal workforce to avoid a fast transmission of the disease. The more people pool in just one place the more likely it is for covid-19 to be transferred around. However, workplace injuries can still happen. As a result, many businesses are left wondering what changes they need to implement. Here are the things that you should know: Your employees still need to report their injuries Follow the same protocols you used to have when it comes to workplace injuries. That means the employees should properly channel their reports and submit necessary documents on time. If there has been exposure to the virus, employees are also obliged to let their company know. Employers will then submit the Employer’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to WorkSafeBC. If the workers are injured at home as a result of work-from-home policies, these injuries also need to be reporte