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Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?
Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?
Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?
Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?
When should an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
When should an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?
Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?
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Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?
Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?
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What must be authorized by the OHC in the case of a work-related injury?
What must be authorized by the OHC in the case of a work-related injury?
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When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?
When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?
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Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?
Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?
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What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?
What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?
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What should an employee do if they are unable to obtain clearance from the OHC prior to their assigned workday?
What should an employee do if they are unable to obtain clearance from the OHC prior to their assigned workday?
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Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?
Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?
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What should an employee do if they have a pre-existing work-related injury that reoccurs off duty?
What should an employee do if they have a pre-existing work-related injury that reoccurs off duty?
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Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?
Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?
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Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief/Supervisor that they have been cleared from the OHC before returning to work?
Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief/Supervisor that they have been cleared from the OHC before returning to work?
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What should the Wellness Coordinator do with injury tracking information?
What should the Wellness Coordinator do with injury tracking information?
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What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?
What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?
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Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
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For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
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Who should be notified of employee injury and assist in completing Department of Labor forms for medical claims?
Who should be notified of employee injury and assist in completing Department of Labor forms for medical claims?
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Which section administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?
Which section administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?
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Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?
Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?
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In case of serious injuries, who needs to be immediately contacted?
In case of serious injuries, who needs to be immediately contacted?
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Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?
Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?
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For injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature, who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms?
For injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature, who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms?
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Who should be notified of specific injury situations?
Who should be notified of specific injury situations?
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What should employees do after each doctor visit for work-related injuries?
What should employees do after each doctor visit for work-related injuries?
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Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?
Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?
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Who needs to complete the written report for minor injuries with no treatment?
Who needs to complete the written report for minor injuries with no treatment?
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Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?
Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?
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When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?
When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?
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Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database for tracking and analysis purposes?
Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database for tracking and analysis purposes?
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What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?
What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?
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Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?
Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?
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Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?
Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?
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Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?
Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?
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Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
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Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?
Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?
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What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?
What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?
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Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?
Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?
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Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?
Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?
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Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?
Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?
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When must an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
When must an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
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Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
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Who should be notified of specific injury situations?
Who should be notified of specific injury situations?
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Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?
Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?
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Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?
Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?
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Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?
Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?
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What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?
What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?
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Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?
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For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?
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In case of serious injuries, who requires immediate contact?
In case of serious injuries, who requires immediate contact?
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Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?
Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?
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Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief of work-related injuries?
Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief of work-related injuries?
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Who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms for injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature?
Who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms for injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature?
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Who needs to secure PPE and complete a written report for injuries involving PPE?
Who needs to secure PPE and complete a written report for injuries involving PPE?
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Who should be notified of specific injury situations?
Who should be notified of specific injury situations?
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Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?
Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?
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Who administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?
Who administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?
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Study Notes
Work-Related Injury Procedures for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
- Payroll Section must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly
- Immediate supervisor to complete Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents
- Battalion Chief to secure PPE and complete a written report for injuries involving PPE
- Minor injuries with no treatment require completion of Employee Injury/Illness Report by immediate supervisor and review by Battalion Chief/Supervisor
- Employees must report work-related injuries to any Palm Beach County Fire Rescue fire station and notify their Battalion Chief
- Injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature necessitate reporting to OHC for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms
- Serious injuries require immediate contact with Battalion Chief/Supervisor, Fire Operations Officer, and notification to appropriate authorities
- OHC to be notified of employee injury and assist in completing Department of Labor forms for medical claims
- Notification required to Firefighter Safety and Health Section of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training for specific injury situations
- Employees must keep doctor appointments for work-related injuries and report to OHC after each visit
- Explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law provided to the employee at OHC
- Payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits administered through the Workers’ Compensation section of Risk Management
Work-Related Injury Procedures for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
- Payroll Section must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly
- Immediate supervisor to complete Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents
- Battalion Chief to secure PPE and complete a written report for injuries involving PPE
- Minor injuries with no treatment require completion of Employee Injury/Illness Report by immediate supervisor and review by Battalion Chief/Supervisor
- Employees must report work-related injuries to any Palm Beach County Fire Rescue fire station and notify their Battalion Chief
- Injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature necessitate reporting to OHC for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms
- Serious injuries require immediate contact with Battalion Chief/Supervisor, Fire Operations Officer, and notification to appropriate authorities
- OHC to be notified of employee injury and assist in completing Department of Labor forms for medical claims
- Notification required to Firefighter Safety and Health Section of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training for specific injury situations
- Employees must keep doctor appointments for work-related injuries and report to OHC after each visit
- Explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law provided to the employee at OHC
- Payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits administered through the Workers’ Compensation section of Risk Management
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Test your knowledge of work-related injury procedures for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue with this quiz. Learn about reporting requirements, evaluation processes, and steps for securing medical assistance and benefits for employees who have been injured on the job.
