Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Policy
Description: Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Policy Environmental Health and Safety August 2021 Components of the Policy Medical Treatment Incident Reporting Time off and Returning to Work Filing Workers Compensation Claims Accident Assessment and
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slide1. Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Policy Environmental Health and Safety
August 2021<br>
slide2. Components of the Policy Medical Treatment
Incident Reporting
Time off and Returning to Work
Filing Workers’ Compensation Claims
Accident Assessment and Corrective Actions<br>
slide3. Preferred order for seeking Medical Treatment Employee calls UC Health, Employee Health & Wellness triage line, 513-585-8000, to discuss whether a clinic visit is warranted
UC Health, Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Open weekdays 7:30 am to 4 pm
513-585-6600
3200 Burnet Avenue, South Entrance
The University Hospital Emergency Room
For emergency treatment and after hours services
The nearest Medical Facility
All other times and holidays<br>
slide4. Incident Reporting Complete the Initial Report on Work-related Injury or Illness, form A1352a, within 24 hours
The injured employees answers the questions
The supervisor checks for completion
The supervisor signs the report
To distribute the report:
Mail the original to ML 0218
Fax a copy to 513-558-0676
Give a copy to the injured employee
Give a copy to your Business Office<br>
slide5. Time Off and Returning to Work The employee notifies the supervisor of absence daily
The supervisor or departmental designee coordinates return to work whenever the employee is:
Absent more than one full day of work
Released with restrictions
The supervisor schedules a return-to-work evaluation at UC Health, 513-585-6600, for the day the employee is to return to work<br>
slide6. Filing Workers’ Comp. Claims Compensation may be provided for payment of medical bills and/or for lost time compensation
Submit a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation application on the FROI-1 form: First Report of Injury
Call 513-556-6381 for a copy of the FROI-1 form or access it on-line at https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/bwc<br>
slide7. Compensation for Lost Wages Direct the injured employee to contact Human Resources at 513-556-6381 for details before making the decision to apply for compensation for lost wages
The employee should consult with Human Resources before deciding whether or not to use sick time
Payments are provided by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, not the University<br>
slide8. Accident Assessment and Corrective Actions Environmental Health and Safety works with the employee, supervisor, and the department to:
Identify the cause of the problem
Correct the cause of the problem
Determine the severity of the injury or illness:
The extent of medical treatment
The number of missed workdays
The number of restricted workdays<br>
slide9. Test your knowledge List the five most common types of injuries reported by faculty, staff, and students
Sprains and strains account for 25% of the incidents reported annually
Bruises account for 15-20% of the annual incidents
Cuts constitute 10-15% of the annual incidents
Needlesticks and sharps injuries account for 8-10% of the annual incident
Animal bites account for 5-7% of the annual incidents<br>
slide10. What should I do to reduce risk? Identify and correct problems before an injury occurs
Provide on-the-job training
Check for understanding
Allow only trained and authorized employees to perform jobs Regularly inspect your work areas using EH&S’s Quarterly Self-Inspection Checklist
Attach guards to machinery
Replace worn tools and equipment<br>
slide11. What should I do to reduce risk? Immediately seek help if a spill occurs
View the SDS before using a chemical
Properly dispose of hazardous chemical and infectious waste
Ensure emergency equipment is always accessible<br>
slide12. How do I reduce the risk for sprains, strains and other ergonomic injuries? Ask for help in resolving ergonomic problems. Call EH&S at 556-4968 today
Provide ergonomic chairs, stools, and desks Place work supplies and equipment within comfortable reach
Purchase a cart or dolly, eliminate manual material handling tasks
Store heavy materials at waist level<br>
slide13. Safety Materials and Resources Environmental Health and Safety, 556-4968
From EH&S’s web site, www.ehs.uc.edu
Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Policy, Advisory 12.2
Quarterly Self-Inspection Checklist
Office Ergonomics Checklist
Laboratory Ergonomics Checklist
Safety Training Programs
Chemical and Infectious Waste Disposal Procedures<br>
August 2021<br>
slide2. Components of the Policy Medical Treatment
Incident Reporting
Time off and Returning to Work
Filing Workers’ Compensation Claims
Accident Assessment and Corrective Actions<br>
slide3. Preferred order for seeking Medical Treatment Employee calls UC Health, Employee Health & Wellness triage line, 513-585-8000, to discuss whether a clinic visit is warranted
UC Health, Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Open weekdays 7:30 am to 4 pm
513-585-6600
3200 Burnet Avenue, South Entrance
The University Hospital Emergency Room
For emergency treatment and after hours services
The nearest Medical Facility
All other times and holidays<br>
slide4. Incident Reporting Complete the Initial Report on Work-related Injury or Illness, form A1352a, within 24 hours
The injured employees answers the questions
The supervisor checks for completion
The supervisor signs the report
To distribute the report:
Mail the original to ML 0218
Fax a copy to 513-558-0676
Give a copy to the injured employee
Give a copy to your Business Office<br>
slide5. Time Off and Returning to Work The employee notifies the supervisor of absence daily
The supervisor or departmental designee coordinates return to work whenever the employee is:
Absent more than one full day of work
Released with restrictions
The supervisor schedules a return-to-work evaluation at UC Health, 513-585-6600, for the day the employee is to return to work<br>
slide6. Filing Workers’ Comp. Claims Compensation may be provided for payment of medical bills and/or for lost time compensation
Submit a Bureau of Workers’ Compensation application on the FROI-1 form: First Report of Injury
Call 513-556-6381 for a copy of the FROI-1 form or access it on-line at https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/bwc<br>
slide7. Compensation for Lost Wages Direct the injured employee to contact Human Resources at 513-556-6381 for details before making the decision to apply for compensation for lost wages
The employee should consult with Human Resources before deciding whether or not to use sick time
Payments are provided by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, not the University<br>
slide8. Accident Assessment and Corrective Actions Environmental Health and Safety works with the employee, supervisor, and the department to:
Identify the cause of the problem
Correct the cause of the problem
Determine the severity of the injury or illness:
The extent of medical treatment
The number of missed workdays
The number of restricted workdays<br>
slide9. Test your knowledge List the five most common types of injuries reported by faculty, staff, and students
Sprains and strains account for 25% of the incidents reported annually
Bruises account for 15-20% of the annual incidents
Cuts constitute 10-15% of the annual incidents
Needlesticks and sharps injuries account for 8-10% of the annual incident
Animal bites account for 5-7% of the annual incidents<br>
slide10. What should I do to reduce risk? Identify and correct problems before an injury occurs
Provide on-the-job training
Check for understanding
Allow only trained and authorized employees to perform jobs Regularly inspect your work areas using EH&S’s Quarterly Self-Inspection Checklist
Attach guards to machinery
Replace worn tools and equipment<br>
slide11. What should I do to reduce risk? Immediately seek help if a spill occurs
View the SDS before using a chemical
Properly dispose of hazardous chemical and infectious waste
Ensure emergency equipment is always accessible<br>
slide12. How do I reduce the risk for sprains, strains and other ergonomic injuries? Ask for help in resolving ergonomic problems. Call EH&S at 556-4968 today
Provide ergonomic chairs, stools, and desks Place work supplies and equipment within comfortable reach
Purchase a cart or dolly, eliminate manual material handling tasks
Store heavy materials at waist level<br>
slide13. Safety Materials and Resources Environmental Health and Safety, 556-4968
From EH&S’s web site, www.ehs.uc.edu
Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Policy, Advisory 12.2
Quarterly Self-Inspection Checklist
Office Ergonomics Checklist
Laboratory Ergonomics Checklist
Safety Training Programs
Chemical and Infectious Waste Disposal Procedures<br>