After a Workplace Tragedy
Are you wondering where to turn after you or someone close to you has experienced a traumatic injury, occupational illness or death related to work? The physical, emotional and psychological impacts of workplace tragedy can be very difficult to deal with on your own.
What to expect
In most cases, after an accident, injury, or death at work, your province’s workers’ compensation board will reach out to you. They can connect you with specialists or counsellors and you may be eligible for financial compensation. You may also be contacted by the labour department or a similar agency in your province who investigate the accident.
How to find support
If you need emotional support for yourself or your loved ones, remember that Threads of Life is here to help if you have experienced a death, injury, or illness due to any form of workplace incident. There are opportunities for you to connect with others and no fees to access our programs.
After a workplace death: coping with loss
Have you lost a loved one to a workplace death? Learn more about coping with sudden loss and how we can support you.
Learn moreLife-altering workplace injuries: getting support
Have you — or has someone close to you — suffered a serious, life-altering workplace injury? Get the practical information and emotional support you need.
Learn moreOccupational disease: getting support
Are you managing the impacts and challenges of serious occupational illness? Access information and support from people with similar experiences.
Learn moreLegal, employment and financial information
Do you need help navigating the legal, employment, or financial aspects of workplace death, serious injury or illness? Read our frequently asked questions and get links to useful information.
Learn moreInvestigations and inquests
Are you looking for support through the investigation or inquest process after a workplace tragedy? Read our frequently asked questions and get links to useful information.
Learn moreSelf-care
Caring for yourself or others is an important component of coping after a workplace tragedy. Learn more about self-care, including the experiences and lessons from others.
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