Definition(s)


Medical Treatment Injury

Cases that are not severe enough to be reported as lost/restricted workday cases but are more severe than requiring simple first aid treatment are considered to be medical treatment injuries. Note: IRF (www.irfoffshoresafety.com/country/performance/scope.aspx); OSH (NL) 15.1 and OSH (NS) Element 2, Part 15, Section 15.1.

Source: Incident Reporting and Investigation Guidelines, The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board, Canada, November 30, 2012. Regulatory Guidance

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