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Who is responsible for monitoring the administration of the light duty policy?
What is the purpose of the light duty policy?
What does 'light duty' mean in the context of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
Who reviews all requests for light duty assignments based on physical or medical restrictions?
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What is the goal of the light duty policy in relation to an employee's return to full duty status?
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What is NOT a reason for placing an employee on light duty according to the policy?
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How often is the policy re-evaluated?
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What is the primary consideration for assigning light duty work to an injured employee?
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Who approved the light duty policy?
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What happens if an employee does not reasonably expect to return to their regular duty within six months?
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Who is responsible for completing a Duty Status Report?
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What is the purpose of a Duty Status Report?
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Can an injured employee be displaced from a light duty assignment?
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What is the duration of light duty work?
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Who is responsible for informing their physician about the Village's light duty policy?
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Can an employee's physician use their own report instead of the Village's Duty Status Report?
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What is the primary objective of reintroducing employees to full duty work gradually?
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Why would the Village deny an employee's request for light duty work?
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What is the intention of assigning light duty work to employees?
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What happens to an employee's pay while performing light duty work?
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Why may some employees be unable to perform certain light duty jobs?
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What is the consequence of moving an employee from their regular job to make light duty work available to another employee?
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What is the purpose of assigning employees to full pay status while performing light duty work?
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What is the Village's policy on creating light duty assignments for employees?
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Who receives the Duty Status Report from the Shift Commander?
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What happens when the light duty assignment expires?
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Who determines the duration of the light duty assignment?
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What is the purpose of the Duties Status Report?
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What must the employee do when the light duty assignment expires?
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Who works with the Fire Chief in identifying light duty work?
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What is the Village of Hoffman Estates' approach to light duty work?
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What is the purpose of the section 'Diagnosis' in the Duty Status Report?
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What is the purpose of indicating physical limitations on the Duty Status Report?
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What should be provided to the employee in addition to this completed form?
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What is the term for lifting 20 to 50 pounds?
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What is the purpose of the 'Total Disability From' and 'To' dates?
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What type of information is collected in the 'Exposure Limitations' section?
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What is the purpose of the 'Date of next appointment' field?
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What should the physician provide to the employee in addition to completing this form?
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What is the purpose of the 'Has employee been provided a copy of this completed form?' question?
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Study Notes
Light Duty Policy
- The Hoffman Estates Fire Department has a standard operating guideline for light duty assignments, effective January 1, 2022.
- The policy aims to provide temporary work for injured or ill employees within their medical or physical limitations.
Purpose and Responsibility
- The purpose is to clarify conditions for light duty assignments and ensure consistent administration.
- The Village Risk Manager and Fire Chief are responsible for monitoring the policy.
- The Risk Manager reviews all light duty requests, consulting with the Fire Chief when necessary.
- The Fire Chief or designee works with the Risk Manager to determine available assignments and coordinate the employee's return to full duty status.
Definitions
- Light duty is defined as temporary work that can be accomplished by an injured or ill employee within their medical or physical limitations, without risking harm to others.
- Light duty contributes to the fulfillment of the Department's mission and is distinct from "make work" assignments.
Policy Objectives
- Assist employees in recuperating from a temporary illness or injury by reintroducing them to full duty work gradually.
- Avoid placing temporarily disabled employees in positions that may aggravate their injury or risk harm to others.
- Conserve resources by having recuperating employees accomplish meaningful work.
- Assist in determining an employee's fitness for duty.
Light Duty Assignments
- The Department does not create "make work" assignments for employees.
- Employees on light duty are placed in full pay status and expected to perform a fair day's work that substantially contributes to the Department's mission.
- Availability of light duty work may be limited, and some employees may be unable to perform certain light duty jobs due to lack of skills or training.
- Injured employees will not be displaced from a light duty assignment to facilitate another injured employee.
Duration of Light Duty
- Light duty work is temporary and should not be made permanent.
- Light duty may be denied if an employee does not reasonably expect to return to their regular duty within six months.
- Each light duty request is considered independently, and the outcome is determined by the circumstances of each case and the needs of the Village and Department.
Procedure
- An employee recuperating from an injury or illness must have their physician complete a Duty Status Report, which identifies the employee's limitations and the date of their next examination or release for full duty.
- The employee submits the report to the Shift Commander, who forwards it to the Fire Department Staff and the Risk Manager.
- The Risk Manager works with the Fire Chief to identify light duty work compatible with the employee's restrictions and the duration of the assignment.
Expiration of Assignment
- When a light duty assignment expires, the employee must furnish a new Duty Status Report to continue or modify their assignment.
- Continuation of light duty is processed like the original request.
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This quiz is based on the Standard Operating Guidelines of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically on Light Duty operations. It covers the administrative procedures and protocols for firefighters. Test your knowledge on the effective date, revision, and more!