RULE 111. Immediately upon boarding a vessel, each employee shall become familiarized with the location of the First Aid Attendant. Every injured worker shall:
(a) Obtain First Aid treatment at once, in order to prevent infection from setting in.(b) Notify the employer immediately, through the First Aid Attendant, of HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the accident occurred, furnishing the names of witnesses.
(c) Obtain proper medical attention if needed and see a doctor immediately if it is required. Prior to leaving the work site employees are required to report same to the Foreman unless the nature of the injury precludes such report.
(d) A "Worker's Application for Compensation" form (W.C.B. Form 6) will be mailed to an injured worker by the W.C.B. if such is required to facilitate a claim. ALL questions on the form must be answered and such form mailed to the Workers' Compensation Board promptly. Notify the First Aid Attendant that you are going, or have been, to see a Doctor. The employer may require you to complete a WCB Form 6A. All questions on the form must be answered and the form forwarded to the employer.
(e) Notify the Despatch Office as soon as possible, and report progress.
If the injured person is physically unable to seek First Aid or report the accident, the Foreman and/or Hatchtender shall inform the First Aid Attendant so that the proper procedures will be attended to.
(f) When no First Aid Attendant is on duty, report all injuries to the Foreman and see that they are recorded.
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