When an injury occurs, the employee involved must tell their supervisor immediately.
As soon as the injury is reported, the injured worker and their supervisor should call the 24/7 nurse line.
Of course, if it is an emergency, call 911.
Explain the injury to the nurse and they will recommend what to do next. The injured worker can always call back with any questions or concerns.
Employees are expected to follow the steps below when they are injured on the job:
Accidents should be reported immediately for a few reasons.
The injured employee needs to receive immediate medical attention and the incident should be reviewed to change any unsafe activities.
Communication between the injured employee and the supervisor is very important.
Supervisors should do everything they can to make sure the employee doesn’t push themselves too far and the employee should make sure to attend every medical appointment. Employees should let their supervisors know if their job becomes too strenuous.
In addition, all Supervisors must be trained and know what to do when a workplace injury occurs. Here are the steps to follow:
Reporting your workplace injuries through First Report Online (FROL) or through your insurance carrier’s online filing system is a vital way to help you manage your employee injuries.
Reporting on time can ensure your claim is processed in a timely manner, and save on the overall cost of claims.
First Report Online makes filing a claim faster and easier. The system will automatically:
For best results, have your HR manager complete FROL reporting.
Employees may not understand the questions being asked or could alter the answers regarding how the injury occurred or how much they are being paid.
Effective and Efficient Claims Reporting is vital to control your Work Comp Costs and demonstrate genuine care and concern when an employee is injured on the job.
