--- title: Blog | BCL Consulting Group Inc. | Rebecca Ingram --- [![BCL Consulting Group Inc.](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/header2.jpg?width=950&height=89&name=header2.jpg)](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/index.php) - [Home](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/) - [About BCL](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/general/about-bcl.html) - [WCB Consulting](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/) - [Appeal Preparation & Presentation](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/appeal-preparation-and-presentation.html) - [Classification and Assessment Review](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/classification-and-assessment-review.html) - [Current Claims Management Program](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/current-claims-management-program.html) - [Historical Cost Recovery Review](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/historical-cost-recovery-review.html) - [Industry Custom Pricing (ICP)](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/industry-custom-pricing-icp.html) - [Safety Audits](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/safety-audits/) - [COR Audits](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/safety-audits/cor-audits.html) - [Gap Analysis](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/safety-audits/gap-analysis.html) - [Occupational Risk Management](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/occupational-risk-management/) - [Back and Lifting Education](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/occupational-risk-management/back-and-lifting-education.html) - [Ergonomic Analysis](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/occupational-risk-management/ergonomic-analysis.html) - [Repetitive Strain Injury Education Sessions](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/occupational-risk-management/repetitive-strain-injury-prevention.html) - [Modified Duties Program Development](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/occupational-risk-management/modified-duties-program.html) - [Health and Safety](https://www.bclconsulting.ca/safety-support/overview/) - [Overview](https://www.bclconsulting.ca/safety-support/overview/) - [First Aid/TDG/WHMIS Training](https://www.bclconsulting.ca/safety-support/first-aid-tdg-whmis-training/) - [News](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog) - [Request Info](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/request-info.html) - [Contact Us](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/general/contact-bcl-consulting-group-inc.html) # BCL Consulting Blog ## Rebecca Ingram ### Recent Posts ## [The WCB Appeals Process](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/the-wcb-appeals-process) Posted by [Rebecca Ingram](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/author/rebecca-ingram) on Oct 29, 2015 9:56:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![The WCB Appeals Process](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Photos/shutterstock_186812807.jpg?width=665&height=400&name=shutterstock_186812807.jpg "The WCB Appeals Process") The WCB has just made a decision on a claim and as a worker or as an employer, you are not in agreement with the decision that was made - what can you do? The WCB has a number of different levels of appeal and use a collaborative review process as a way to resolve issues in a timely manner. [Read More](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/the-wcb-appeals-process) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/the-wcb-appeals-process#comments-listing) Topics: [Safety](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/safety), [workplace](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/workplace), [claims costs](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/claims-costs) ## [Is There a Time Limit to Filing a WCB Claim?](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/is-there-a-time-limit-to-filing-my-wcb-claim) Posted by [Rebecca Ingram](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/author/rebecca-ingram) on Oct 21, 2015 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![shutterstock_126716279-1.jpg](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hubfs/Blog_Photos/shutterstock_126716279-1.jpg "shutterstock_126716279-1.jpg")                               **Are there time limits regarding the reporting of an injury or accident to the WCB?** The short answer is yes, however there are different limits that apply to workers and employers. [Read More](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/is-there-a-time-limit-to-filing-my-wcb-claim) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/is-there-a-time-limit-to-filing-my-wcb-claim#comments-listing) Topics: [Safety](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/safety), [workplace](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/workplace), [claims costs](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/claims-costs) ## [What Do I Need to Report When an Employee is Injured on the Job?](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/what-do-i-need-to-report-when-an-employee-is-injured-on-the-job) Posted by [Rebecca Ingram](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/author/rebecca-ingram) on Oct 15, 2015 11:33:40 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![shutterstock_50485126.jpg](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Photos/shutterstock_50485126.jpg?width=664&height=400&name=shutterstock_50485126.jpg "shutterstock_50485126.jpg") An employee is injured on the job, as an employer what are you responsible for and why does it matter? According to the Workers’ Compensation Act of Alberta, an employer has certain obligations when dealing with a work-related accident, such as providing first aid treatment at the scene of the accident, providing and paying the cost of transport to an appropriate medical facility if necessary, paying the worker their full wages for the day of accident and reporting the injury to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) within 72 hours of the accident. [Read More](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/what-do-i-need-to-report-when-an-employee-is-injured-on-the-job) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/what-do-i-need-to-report-when-an-employee-is-injured-on-the-job#comments-listing) Topics: [Safety](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/safety), [workplace](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/workplace), [claims costs](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/claims-costs) ## [Back Injuries: The Leading Cause of WCB Claims](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/back-injuries-the-leading-cause-of-wcb-claims) Posted by [Rebecca Ingram](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/author/rebecca-ingram) on Oct 6, 2015 4:02:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![shutterstock_147423134](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Photos/shutterstock_147423134.jpg?width=665&height=400&name=shutterstock_147423134.jpg "shutterstock_147423134") Lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, throwing, catching, twisting, reaching, stumbling, falling - it is virtually an endless list  of the ways in which you can strain, sprain or injure your back. Whether it’s on the job or away from the workplace, whether it is a workers’ compensation claim, insurance claim or just a period of recovery, the cost of back injuries to employers is enormous. It is not just paying out sick time, absorbing the cost of workers’ compensation claims or the cost of accommodating an employee on modified duties, there is the loss in productivity, wages for extra help or temporary workers hired to meet deadlines or service standards and reorganizing procedures and staffing to fill the gap created by an injured worker that contribute to the impact back injuries have on society and the economy. [Read More](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/back-injuries-the-leading-cause-of-wcb-claims) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/back-injuries-the-leading-cause-of-wcb-claims#comments-listing) Topics: [Safety](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/safety), [workplace](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/topic/workplace) ## [Ergonomics: Is It the Right 'Fit'?](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/ergonomics-is-an-ergonomic-assessment-right-for-my-business) Posted by [Rebecca Ingram](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/author/rebecca-ingram) on Oct 1, 2015 10:59:55 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **![](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Photos/shutterstock_177682685.jpg?width=665&height=428&name=shutterstock_177682685.jpg)** **October is Global Ergonomics Month** Global Ergonomics Month (GEM) is an international outreach campaign designed to promote the awareness and application of ergonomics to improve efficiency, productivity, health, safety and comfort not only in the workplace but in all aspects of daily living. Awareness of ergonomics has been increasing greatly over the past two decades and has been a topic of discussion for government departments, workers’ compensation boards and workplaces both private and public.   [Read More](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/ergonomics-is-an-ergonomic-assessment-right-for-my-business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/ergonomics-is-an-ergonomic-assessment-right-for-my-business#comments-listing) [All posts](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/all) [Next](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/blog/author/rebecca-ingram/page/2) ### Social Media - [![Facebook](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/1422662064_square-facebook-128.png?width=128&height=128&name=1422662064_square-facebook-128.png)](https://www.facebook.com/bclconsultingcanada) - [![Twitter](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/1422662174_square-twitter-128.png?width=128&height=128&name=1422662174_square-twitter-128.png)](https://twitter.com/BCL_Consulting) - [![Linkedin](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/1422662177_square-linkedin-128.png?width=128&height=128&name=1422662177_square-linkedin-128.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcl-consulting-group-inc.?trk=top_nav_home) ### Resources - [![WCB](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/logo_wcb-1.gif?width=90&height=28&name=logo_wcb-1.gif)](http://www.wcb.ab.ca/) - [![logo_wsa](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/logo_wsa.gif?width=87&height=63&name=logo_wsa.gif)](http://employment.alberta.ca/whs/network/) - [![logo_ccohs](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/logo_ccohs.gif?width=100&height=19&name=logo_ccohs.gif)](http://www.ccohs.ca/) - [![logo_saintJohn](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/logo_saintJohn.gif?width=83&height=97&name=logo_saintJohn.gif)](http://www.sja.ca/) - [![logo_gov](https://www1.bclconsulting.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Image-Apr2015/logo_gov.gif?width=79&height=28&name=logo_gov.gif)](http://www.gov.ab.ca/) ### Subscribe - [Request Information](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/request-info/) - [About BCL](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/general/about-bcl.html) - [Contact Us](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/general/contact-bcl-consulting-group-inc.html) - [Home](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/) - [WCB Consulting](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/wcb-injury-consulting/) - [Risk Management](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/occupational-risk-management/) - [Health and Safety](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/health-and-safety/) - [Sitemap](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/component/option,com_xmap/Itemid,64/sitemap,1/) - [Privacy Statement](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/general/bcl-consulting-group-inc-privacy-statement.html) - [Login](http://www.bclconsulting.ca/log-in.html) **BCL Consulting Group Inc.** D14, 6115 - 3rd St. SE Calgary, AB T2H 2L2 T: 403.291.9545 F: 403.291.9789 **BCL Consulting Group Inc.** 12 Blackfoot Road Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4P4 T: 780.467.7613 F: 780.449.5656 [Calgary Web](http://www.webcandy.ca/)[Design by BlueOcean](http://www.blueoceaninteractive.com) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=59623&fmt=gif)