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STUDENT SAFETY
It is the responsibility of the off-campus coordinator to practise “due diligence”; i.e., do everything reasonably possible to ensure the health and safety of students in off-campus programs. Ways to practise due diligence include:
1. providing appropriate safety courses for students prior to entering the work site
2. inspecting work sites to identify potential hazards
3. communicating with employers about procedures in case of a safety incident with a student.
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
In spite of efforts to prevent injuries prior to placing students at work sites, injuries may still occur. This section contains information and procedures related to the reporting of student injuries received while involved in off-campus education activities.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE
1. As a result of Workers’ Compensation Regulation AR 325/2002, Section 7(1)(e), the Workers’ Compensation Act applies to students registered in off-campus education
programs. Section 153(3) of the Act states that, for the purposes of insurance coverage, these students will be considered to be workers employed by the Government of
Alberta. This may be important for employers to consider prior to becoming involved in off-campus education programs, since it does affect procedures for reporting
student injuries.
2. Off-campus coordinators must understand Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) procedures and make their students aware of what to do should they be injured.
3. All students in off-campus education activities need to understand that all injuries, major or minor, must be reported immediately to the supervisor and also to the
off-campus coordinator.
INCIDENT/INJURY REPORTING
1. If a student is injured in a work-related incident, the WCB is to be advised when:
1) the worker is away from work for longer than the day of the incident
2) the worker will require ongoing medical treatment; e.g., physiotherapy, chiropractic services
3) another party is involved; e.g., a motor vehicle incident
4) the injury results in hearing loss, respiratory problems or any progressive injury or condition
5) prescriptions, dental work or eyeglass replacements are required
6) a permanent disability is likely.
2. If WCB notification is not required, the incident must still be recorded in the company’s incident/injury record book. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that the injury is recorded.
3. If an incident necessitates a WCB claim to be filed, the employer is to fill out an Employer’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease form, available online at
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/pdfs/employers/c040.pdf (seeSample 8.3).
4. The student is to fill out the Worker’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease form, available online at
http://www.wcb.ab.ca/pdfs/workers/c060.pdf (seeSample 8.4).
5. The employer reporting an incident should not include the employer’s compensation code or account number on the Employer’s Report form. The Alberta Education account code, 345912/6, must be entered on the Employer’s Report form by the off-campus coordinator or a designated representative of the school authority. The necessary forms must be submitted to the WCB and the Curriculum Sector, Alberta Education, within 72 hours of an injury incident.
6. Because employers are required to report any injury to the WCB within 72 hours of learning about the incident, the off-campus coordinator must submit reports to WCB andCurriculum Sector, Alberta Education, well before the 72-hour time limit expires (see Sample 8.1 for a model of the reporting procedure, and Sample 8.2 for a fax cover
sheet).
Workers’ Compensation Board Fax: 780–427–5863
Curriculum Sector Fax: 780–422–3745
Additional Information
1. When a student receives medical attention for an injury, the student must ensure that the doctor knows that the accident
happened at work. Doctors attending injured workers are required to submit a Physician’s Report of Accidentwithin two days of treatment. If the doctor does not send
in a report, the WCB will not open a file.
2. For general claims information, students and employers can telephone their nearest WCB office, or Alberta Education at 780–427–2984.
3. Beyond workers’ compensation, any insurance coverage deemed desirable is to be obtained by the student, the school board or the employer. Insurance coverage for
students travelling to and from the work site/work station from their homes is the same as that which is normally in force for students going to and from their homes to school. It is also recommended that students involved in offcampus education programs consider purchasing additional student insurance.
Follow-up The off-campus coordinator should keep in contact with thestudent and/or parent/guardian regarding the student’scondition and return to school/work. The off-campus coordinator should also meet with the student and employer’s representatives to discuss and develop strategies to prevent similar injury incidents in the future.
EMPLOYER SELECTION
1. Care must be taken by the off-campus coordinator in procuring appropriate work sites and work stations.
2. An appropriate employer has an established reputation in the community, is actively interested in providing a positive, safe and caring learning experience for the student and allows for progressive development of occupationrelated knowledge and skills. Such an employer:
1) is enthusiastic about being involved in the program
2) provides a positive, safe and caring working environment for the student and meets the requirements of related legislation, regulations, codes and policies; e.g., School Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workers’ Compensation Board
3) orients the student to proper safety practices and ensures that the student understands and will comply
4) explains carefully all procedures to the student
5) helps the student feel like part of the work team
6) offers work that is consistent with the student’s ability
7) makes allowances for any student limitations
8) works with the off-campus coordinator and the student to improve the level of learning
9) assigns a supervisor to the student who provides effective and appropriate supervision
10) completes the necessary forms.
Additional information may also be found in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation at
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?page=2003_062.cfm&leg_type=Regs&isbncln=077971752X and in the Occupational
Health and Safety Code, 2009, at http://employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHSLEG_ohsc_2009.pdf.