Contact Tracing and Reporting
Guidance Resources
Employers must still report any occupational illness, including workers exposed to
COVID-19 while at work, to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) within
three (3) days of receiving notification of the illness.
In addition, if an employer is advised that the worker got sick due to an exposure at
the workplace or that a claim has been filed with the WSIB, the employer must
notify the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development in writing within four
(4) days.
WSIB Reporting
FAQs about Claims and
COVID-19
How to Notify MLTSD
Contact tracing related to positive COVID-19 diagnosis is still handled by public
health; however, the employer should have a support system in place to enable
effective contact tracing within the workplace. It is also a requirement for the
employer to take every reasonable precaution in the circumstance to protect the
health and safety of workers and do a risk assessment to determine what parts of
the jobsite and what other workers (or customers) the affected worker would have
had contact with.
COVID-19 and Workplace
Health and Safety
Local Public Health Unit
If a worker tests positive for COVID-19, validate that established routine cleaning
has included thorough disinfection of surfaces that may have been touched by the
worker. If any gaps are identified, conduct any additional cleaning and disinfection
as soon as possible.
Public Health Ontario's
Cleaning and Disinfection for
Public Settings
Standards and Covid 19
Maintain confidentiality and discretion when communicating the news to staff
about the positive case(s). When communicating positive cases to staff, avoid the
temptation to allay fears by saying, "There's nothing to worry about; everything will
be fine." This is the worst thing someone can hear when they are worried, and in the
case of our current crisis, it simply isn't accurate.
Workplace Worries During
COVID 19
We're all exhausted. What can
workplaces do
Safety Plans
Guidance Resources
Now is the time to evaluate your current pandemic policies and or processes to
understand if the controls are effective, need improvement or even still required.
Review your risk assessment and incorporate the changes in pandemic restrictions
and requirements and how it impacts workers.
Investigate recent incidents or near misses, consult public health websites for any
changes or updates to incorporate into policies or processes. Ensure you also check
with legal counsel, as applicable.
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