Handling Injuries on the Job

Do you have a policy for handling injuries on the job?  It is important to have employee policies in place and to be aware of how to handle situations. Please check with your managing agent or Human Resource person and keep this information handy. As you review your policies, check for the following:

• Every employee should always report any injury on the job, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• A report of the incident needs to be documented.
• The injured party needs to get to a medical facility to handle the problem.
• A report should be requested from the medical facility to take back the employer, showing any stipulations as to the work that can or cannot be performed.  If the employee cannot return to work, s/he should immediately notify his/her supervisor.
• A follow-up by the employer should be done and documented
• A review of safety issues should be reviewed on a regular basis, as well as after an incident.