Medical Emergency/First Aid

Updated: January 23, 2024

  1. Immediately provide first aid / medical aid (doctor, hospital) if necessary. In the event of a medical emergency, always call (9) 9-1-1.
  2. Contact Campus Safety after you have called 9-1-1, or direct another person to contact them while you call 9-1-1. Refer to https://www.utoronto.ca/campus-status.

    UTSG / UTSC Campus Safety: 416-978-2222
    UTM Campus Safety: 905-569-4333
  3. Provide and pay for immediate transportation to a hospital, health professional office/clinic, or the worker’s home (if necessary).
  4. Report the incident to your supervisor/academic contact immediately. The supervisor / UofT contact must complete an Online Accident/Incident eForm within 24 hours.
  5. Investigate the incident. For Critical Injuries, follow the same steps above. In addition, call Campus Safety, secure the scene, and do not disturb the scene. Additional reporting requirements apply and will be facilitated by EHS (ehs.office@utoronto.ca; 416-978-4467).