9.1.1.8. Reported Injuries

In this section of the Create New Incident form, users can document injuries reported in relation to the incident.

*For guidance on common form functions, please refer to the dedicated section in the manual.

1. Person Injured: A mandatory single-select dropdown field for selecting the individual who sustained the injury. This dropdown dynamically loads the list of active users in the system.
2. Injury Type: A single-select dropdown field for categorizing the type of injury sustained. This dropdown displays a fixed list of injury types, such as Fractures, Sprains, or Burns.
3. Consequence (Injury Severity): A mandatory single-select dropdown field for indicating the severity or outcome of the injury. This dropdown displays a fixed list of options.

   • Injury Severity Levels

     Consequence	Description
     Discomfort Report	Minor discomfort reported that does not require treatment.
     Fatality	An incident that resulted in the loss of life.
     First Aid Injury	An injury that required first aid but did not escalate to medical treatment.
     Lost Time Injury	An injury resulting in the employee being unable to work for one or more days.
     Medical Treatment Injury	An injury that required medical intervention beyond first aid.
     No Treatment	An incident where no medical treatment was provided or required.
     Restricted Work Injury	An injury that limited the injured person’s ability to perform their normal duties.

4. Injury Status: A mandatory single-select dropdown field for specifying the current status of the injury. This dropdown displays a fixed list of options.

   • Injury Statuses

     Status	Description
     At Work – On Return to Work Plan	The injured individual is at work and following a formal return-to-work plan.
     At Work – Restricted Duties	The injured individual is at work but performing limited or modified duties due to the injury.
     Fully Fit for Normal Duties	The injured individual has recovered and is able to perform their usual duties without restrictions.
     Off Work – Awaiting Return to Work Plan	The injured individual is not at work and waiting for a formal return-to-work plan to be established.
     Off Work – Rehabilitation Plans Established	The injured individual is not at work but has an active rehabilitation plan in place.

5. Agency: A single-select dropdown field for identifying the source or cause of the injury. This dropdown displays a fixed list of options.

   • Injury Agents

     Agency	Description
     Animal, Human, or Biological Agency	Injuries caused by interactions with animals, humans, or biological agents such as viruses or bacteria.
     Chemicals or Chemical Products	Injuries resulting from exposure to hazardous chemicals or chemical substances.
     Environmental Exposure	Injuries caused by environmental factors such as heat, cold, noise, or natural disasters.
     Machinery or Fixed Plant	Injuries involving stationary machinery or fixed equipment.
     Materials or Substances	Injuries caused by handling or contact with materials or substances (e.g., heavy lifting or hazardous materials).
     Mobile Plant and Equipment	Injuries involving vehicles or mobile machinery, such as forklifts or excavators.
     Non-Powered Hand Tool or Equipment	Injuries caused by the use of non-powered tools, such as hammers or wrenches.
     Powered Equipment or Tools	Injuries caused by the use of powered tools, such as drills or saws.

6. Body Part: A single-select dropdown field for identifying the body part affected by the injury. This dropdown displays a fixed list of body parts, such as Head, Arm, or Leg.
7. Mechanism: A single-select dropdown field for specifying how the injury occurred. This dropdown displays a fixed list of mechanisms, such as Slips/Trips/Falls, Vehicle Accident, or Contact with Machinery.
8. Description of the Injuries: A rich text field for providing a detailed description of the reported injuries.
9. Treatment Given: A rich text field for documenting the details of any treatment provided to the injured individual.
10. Injury Management Details: A section for documenting key details about how the injury is being managed.
    • Days Lost: A numeric field for recording the total number of workdays lost due to the injury.
    • Days Lost (Alternate Duties): A numeric field for recording the total number of days spent on alternate duties as part of the injury management plan.
    • From (Date): A date picker for selecting the date from which the injury-related absence or alternate duties began.
    • Return to Alternate Duties (Date): A date picker for selecting the date on which the injured individual resumed alternate duties.
    • Return to Full Duties (Date): A date picker for selecting the date on which the injured individual resumed full duties.
    • ACC Claim No.: A text field for entering the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) claim number associated with the injury, if applicable.
    • Aggravation of Previous Injury: A radio button for indicating whether the reported injury is an aggravation of a previous injury.
    • At Work Injury: A radio button for indicating whether the injury occurred at work.
    • Rehab/EAP Support Required: A radio button for indicating whether rehabilitation or Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support is required for the injured individual.
11. Relevant Documents (Optional): A file attachment field for uploading documents related to the reported injuries.