April 10, 2024
The following definitions apply to University of Toronto incident reporting procedures:
CRITICAL INJURY
Defined as an injury of a serious nature that:
- places a life in jeopardy
- produces unconsciousness
- results in substantial loss of blood
- involves the fracture of a leg or arm but not a finger or toe
- involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand or foot, not a finger or toe
- consists of burns to a major part of the body
- 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
When an injury occurs but the employee does not require health care, but only the treatment of a first-aider, nurse, or non-medical.
HEALTH CARE
An employee seeks medical attention from a health professional i.e. physician, chiropractor, specialist, physiotherapist, registered nurse (extended class) or dentist.
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.