Firefighter Reading Comprehension · Question
According to the municipal WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) policy, 'Any injury, no matter how minor, sustained while on duty or during approved training exercises, must be reported to a supervisor immediately and documented via the prescribed incident report form within 24 hours.' A firefighter twists their ankle slightly during a training exercise but believes it will heal quickly without medical attention. What is the required action?
The policy clearly states 'Any injury, no matter how minor... must be reported to a supervisor immediately.' Even a slight twist falls under 'minor' and require
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Question: According to the municipal WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) policy, 'Any injury, no matter how minor, sustained while on duty or during approved training exercises, must be reported to a supervisor immediately and documented via the prescribed incident report form within 24 hours.' A firefighter twists their ankle slightly during a training exercise but believes it will heal quickly without medical attention. What is the required action?
Answer options:
- Wait to see if the injury worsens before reporting it. ✅ Report the injury to their supervisor immediately.
- Only report it if they decide to seek medical treatment.
- Document it themselves without informing a supervisor.
Correct answer: Report the injury to their supervisor immediately.
Explanation: The policy clearly states 'Any injury, no matter how minor... must be reported to a supervisor immediately.' Even a slight twist falls under 'minor' and requires immediate reporting.
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