Hurt at work? Start the claim process.

If you are hurt on the job, WorkSafeNB is here to help with your recovery, rehabilitation and safe return to work. We are responsible for ensuring that injured workers get the medical aid they need for the treatment of work-related injuries and provide financial benefits to help protect you and your family from the economic impact of a workplace injury.   

What to do when you're injured at work

Report the injury to your supervisor.
Your employer is responsible for getting you any necessary first aid, and for transporting you to a medical facility if necessary. Your employer may ask you to complete a form with information about the injury. Your employer will also report your injury to WorkSafeNB. Under the WC Act, you must report your injury or illness as soon as practical or before voluntarily leaving your workplace.

Get the medical treatment you need.
Your medical practitioner may recommend treatment for your injury and refer you to other health care practitioners. Be sure to ask about modified work duties and activities you can do to help your recovery. Always let your health care provider know that you were injured at work.

Report your injury or illness to us.
If you miss time from work or must see a health care provider for more than first aid because you are hurt at work, you may choose to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. If you are applying for benefits related to hearing loss, please complete the Application for Benefits - Occupational Hearing Loss.
 

Before you start your application, have the following information ready:

1. Medicare and social insurance number
2. Employer contact name, phone number and address
3. Details of your injury or illness, including date it happened and location
4. Name of your health care provider and date of visit, if you received medical treatment
5. Pay stubs (proof of income) for the four weeks before stopping work, if applying for wage replacement
6. Void cheque or banking numbers (branch, financial institution and account) 

IMPORTANT: Save the form to your computer or network drive BEFORE you start. Not doing so could result in loss of information. If opening the form in a web browser, we recommend using Internet Explorer or Edge.

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Stay connected

Work is good. It provides social connection and a sense of purpose, leading to positive physical and mental wellness. Evidence shows work also leads to a speedier recovery. To support you in your recovery, your employer, health care providers and others will make every effort to keep you connected to your workplace. 

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If you have any further questions on your application, the claims process, potential benefits available, or healthy and safe return to work, contact us toll-free at 1 800 999-9775 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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