Hoffman Estates Fire Department SOP: Light Duty
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Hoffman Estates Fire Department SOP: Light Duty

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Who is responsible for monitoring the administration of the light duty policy?

  • The employee on light duty
  • The entire fire department
  • The Village Risk Manager (correct)
  • The Fire Chief

    • What is the purpose of the light duty policy?

  • To provide temporary work for injured or ill employees (correct)
  • To punish employees who are injured on the job
  • To create 'make work' assignments for employees who are ill or injured
  • To fulfill the mission of the Department by assigning employees to full duty status

    • What does 'light duty' mean in the context of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?

  • Work that is physically demanding
  • Work that is temporary and can be accomplished within medical or physical limitations (correct)
  • Work that is created solely to accommodate ill or injured employees
  • Work that is unrelated to the fulfillment of the mission of the Department

    • Who reviews all requests for light duty assignments based on physical or medical restrictions?

    <p>The Village Risk Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the light duty policy in relation to an employee's return to full duty status?

    <p>To work with the Risk Manager to determine the availability of assignments and coordinate the employee's return to full duty status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a reason for placing an employee on light duty according to the policy?

    <p>Personal conflicts with coworkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the policy re-evaluated?

    <p>Every 2 years, on January 1st</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration for assigning light duty work to an injured employee?

    <p>Needs of the Village and the Department at the time of request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approved the light duty policy?

    <p>Alan Wax, Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if an employee does not reasonably expect to return to their regular duty within six months?

    <p>Light duty will be denied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing a Duty Status Report?

    <p>The employee's physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Duty Status Report?

    <p>To identify the employee's limitations and expected return-to-work date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an injured employee be displaced from a light duty assignment?

    <p>No, under no circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of light duty work?

    <p>Temporary, with no specified duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for informing their physician about the Village's light duty policy?

    <p>The employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an employee's physician use their own report instead of the Village's Duty Status Report?

    <p>Yes, as long as it contains the same information as the Village's report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of reintroducing employees to full duty work gradually?

    <p>To assist employees in recuperating from a temporary illness or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would the Village deny an employee's request for light duty work?

    <p>Reasonable justification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intention of assigning light duty work to employees?

    <p>To assist employees in performing a fair day's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an employee's pay while performing light duty work?

    <p>The employee earns no less than the wage earned at the time of becoming disabled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may some employees be unable to perform certain light duty jobs?

    <p>Lack of skills, training or similar reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of moving an employee from their regular job to make light duty work available to another employee?

    <p>This action is not permitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assigning employees to full pay status while performing light duty work?

    <p>To ensure employees perform a fair day's work that substantially contributes to the mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Village's policy on creating light duty assignments for employees?

    <p>The Village will not be required to create a light duty assignment for an employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who receives the Duty Status Report from the Shift Commander?

    <p>Fire Department Staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the light duty assignment expires?

    <p>The employee needs to provide a new Duty Status Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who determines the duration of the light duty assignment?

    <p>Physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Duties Status Report?

    <p>To identify light duty work compatible with the Village's need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the employee do when the light duty assignment expires?

    <p>Provide a new Duty Status Report to Fire Department Staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who works with the Fire Chief in identifying light duty work?

    <p>Risk Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Village of Hoffman Estates' approach to light duty work?

    <p>The Village has a comprehensive light duty policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the section 'Diagnosis' in the Duty Status Report?

    <p>To identify the employee's diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of indicating physical limitations on the Duty Status Report?

    <p>To identify areas where the employee requires accommodations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be provided to the employee in addition to this completed form?

    <p>A copy of this completed form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for lifting 20 to 50 pounds?

    <p>Moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Total Disability From' and 'To' dates?

    <p>To indicate the period of disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is collected in the 'Exposure Limitations' section?

    <p>Environmental limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Date of next appointment' field?

    <p>To schedule a follow-up medical examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the physician provide to the employee in addition to completing this form?

    <p>A copy of this completed form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Has employee been provided a copy of this completed form?' question?

    <p>To ensure the employee receives a copy of the form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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!

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