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New Form 7 (employer claim reporting) now available
This year, WorkSafeBC is simplifying claims reporting. Changes to the downloadable and paper versions of the Employer's Report of Injury or Occupational Disease (Form 7) are now in effect.
Form 7A (First Aid Report) no longer required
Information formerly requested on the First Aid Report (Form 7A) is now requested on the revised Form 7 - so, you no longer need to submit a First Aid Report to WorkSafeBC. You must, however, retain first aid records on-site. More details about first aid requirements are available online, or by calling 604 276-3090. Also, you can read our FAQs (PDF 32 KB) about the new Form 7.
Some of the benefits to the improved Form 7 include:
- Elimination of duplicate questions on Forms 7 and 7A; employers complete and submit only one form
- Revised Form 7 gathers all information at once - including first aid/medical questions, and return-to-work planning - rather than via many forms/follow-up calls
- Questions are clearer and grouped under headings
- More information gathered early in claims process reduces delays/need for follow up
As an employer, the quickest and easiest way to report a worker injury/illness is online. Benefits using our online services include:
- Avoiding unnecessary delays associated with mailing/faxing paper forms
- Ability to submit just one report if several workers are injured in an incident rather than a separate report for each worker, as required with paper forms
- Added functionality, including error-checking, to improve accuracy
If you must complete a paper form, please note WorkSafeBC has launched a new downloadable/paper version of Form 7; always ensure you use the most current version of the form.
Learn about many other online services and applications available to you