Workers Compensation Act Presumptive Clause for First Responders

Whereas many first responders have been affected by the mental health injury post traumatic stress disorder PTSD; And whereas there is a need to change the WorkSafe BC language to include a presumptive clause, as it is possible that within a first responders duties they will encounter horrific acts, and develop a mental health injury: Therefore be it resolved that a two month deadline be implemented for WorkSafe BC to make a decision regarding a mental health injury claim based on one report by a psychologist andor psychiatrist, and whether to provide benefits; And be it further resolved that a presumptive clause and consequential changes be added to the Workers Compensation Act.