WHAT TO DO WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU
If you become injured, it is crucial to seek medical attention & report your injury to the appropriate organization(s) as soon as possible to ensure the support and potential coverage you deserve.

If you have any questions, need help or are unsure how to proceed with you injury situation, please contact UBCP/ACTRA’s Health & Safety, Performer Advocate:  lori.stewart@ubcpactra.ca

IF YOU ARE INJURED AT WORK:

• You must report it to your employer immediately (usually First Aid/Craft Service)
• Get the medical attention you need
• Report the incident to WorkSafeBC:   WorkSafeBC Teleclaim & Injury Reporting
• Contact your benefit plan (MBT or AFBS) Benefits Plan Reporting and,
• Contact the Health & Safety Performer Advocate: lori.stewart@ubcpactra.ca or call 604-689-0727

 IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A HARMFUL SUBSTANCE AT WORK:   

Report it to your employer immediately (First Aid/Craft Service or PM)

• Contact the Film & TV Rep for the production you are on immediately 604-689-0727 and the Health & Safety, Performer Advocate: lori.stewart@ubcpactra.ca
• Get the medical attention you need and get the exposure documented.

• Complete this WorkSafeBC online form:   WorkSafeBC Exposure Registry Program
• Contact your benefit plan (MBT or AFBS) Benefits Plan Reporting

IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED OR HAVE BECOME CRITICALLY ILL, OUTSIDE OF WORK, CONTACT YOUR BENEFITS PROVIDER:

• To contact MBT or AFBS click here: Benefits Plan Reporting

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