2022 Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation

Definition: “serious incident”
2.6
In sections 2.7 to 2.9, “serious incident” means an incident
(a) in which a worker is killed;
(b) in which a worker suffers
(i) an injury resulting from electrical contact,
(ii) unconsciousness as the result of a concussion,
(iii) a fracture of his or her skull, spine, pelvis, arm, leg, hand or
foot,

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(iv) amputation of an arm, leg, hand, foot, finger or toe,
(v) third degree burns,
(vi) permanent or temporary loss of sight,
(vii) a cut or laceration that requires medical treatment at a
hospital as defined in The Health Services Insurance Act, or
(viii) asphyxiation or poisoning; or
(c) that involves
(i) the collapse or structural failure of a building, structure,
crane, hoist, lift, temporary support system or excavation,
(ii) an explosion, fire or flood,
(iii) an uncontrolled spill or escape of a hazardous substance, or
(iv) the failure of an atmosphere-supplying respirator.
Notice of serious incident
2.7(1)
When a serious incident occurs at a workplace, an employer must
immediately and by the fastest means of communication available,
notify the branch of the incident and provide the following
information:
(a) the name and address of each person involved in the incident;
(b) the name and address of the employer, and if any person
involved in the incident is employed by another employer, the
name and address of that other employer;
(c) the name and address of each person who witnessed the
incident;
(d) the date, time and location of the incident;
(e) the apparent cause of the incident and the circumstances that
gave rise to it.
2.7(2)
An employer who becomes aware that information provided under
subsection (1) was inaccurate or incomplete must immediately notify
the branch of the correct or complete information.
M.R. 90/2014

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