May 9, 2024

The following definitions apply to University of Toronto incident reporting procedures: 

CRITICAL INJURY 

Defined as an injury of a serious nature that: 

1. places a life in jeopardy 
2. produces unconsciousness 
3. results in substantial loss of blood 
4. involves the fracture of a leg or arm but not a finger or toe 
5. involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand or foot, not a finger or toe 
6. consists of burns to a major part of the body 
7. causes the loss of sight in an eye 

INCIDENT- NO INJURY 

Refers to an accident in which there was no personal injury, but which has the potential for personal injury. 

MINOR-INJURY/NO TREATMENT 

When an injury occurs but does not require treatment by a first-aider or by a health professional. 

FIRST AID 

First aid includes:

• cleaning minor cuts, scrapes, or scratches
• treating a minor burn
• applying bandages and/or dressings
• applying a cold compress, cold pack, or ice bag
• applying a splint, or
• changing a bandage or a dressing after a follow-up observation visit.

 

HEALTH CARE 

An employee seeks medical attention from a health professional i.e. physician, chiropractor, specialist, physiotherapist, registered nurse (extended class) or dentist. Includes services provided at hospitals and healthcare facilities or prescription drugs. 

LOST TIME

When an employee is absent from regular work as a result of a work related injury. 

MODIFIED WORK/NO LOST TIME 

When an employee requires modified work for more than 7 calendar days following the date of the accident.