Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

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Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?

The immediate supervisor (correct)

The Battalion Chief

The OHC nurse/doctor

The employee reporting the injury

Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?

At the ER only

At the OHC only

On the Fire Rescue Intranet (SharePoint)

On a station computer and then printed for distribution (correct)

When should an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

When they report the injury to the immediate supervisor

After the injury has been coded in the payroll system

Anytime they report to the OHC after a work-related injury (correct)

When they are released from duty by the Battalion Chief

Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?

The OHC Signup and view all the answers

What must be authorized by the OHC in the case of a work-related injury?

Treatment, referrals, and lost time Signup and view all the answers

When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?

If they have received a work-related injury resulting in being off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?

The Training and Safety Division Signup and view all the answers

What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?

Medical examination and fitness assessment Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they are unable to obtain clearance from the OHC prior to their assigned workday?

Report to the OHC prior to returning to duty and notify their Battalion Chief/Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?

The Wellness Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if they have a pre-existing work-related injury that reoccurs off duty?

Report to work and notify their Battalion Chief/Supervisor that they need to go to the OHC for evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?

The Battalion Chief/Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief/Supervisor that they have been cleared from the OHC before returning to work?

The Employee Signup and view all the answers

What should the Wellness Coordinator do with injury tracking information?

Utilize it to identify how the employee was injured in order to plan injury prevention strategies Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?

Receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

Immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified of employee injury and assist in completing Department of Labor forms for medical claims?

OHC Signup and view all the answers

Which section administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?

Risk Management Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?

Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

In case of serious injuries, who needs to be immediately contacted?

Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?

Payroll Section Signup and view all the answers

For injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature, who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms?

OHC Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified of specific injury situations?

Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do after each doctor visit for work-related injuries?

Report to OHC Signup and view all the answers

Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?

OHC Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to complete the written report for minor injuries with no treatment?

Immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?

The OHC Signup and view all the answers

When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?

The day before the employee returns to work Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database for tracking and analysis purposes?

The Training and Safety Division Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?

Notify the Battalion Chief/Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?

The Wellness Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?

The Training and Safety Division Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?

The Training and Safety Division Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

The Training and Safety Division Signup and view all the answers

Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?

The Battalion Chief/Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?

Both medical examination and fitness assessment Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?

On a station computer Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

When must an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

Anytime they report to the OHC after a work-related injury Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified of specific injury situations?

The Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?

The immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?

Clearance from the OHC Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

Immediate supervisor Signup and view all the answers

In case of serious injuries, who requires immediate contact?

Battalion Chief/Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?

Payroll Section Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief of work-related injuries?

Employee Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms for injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature?

OHC Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to secure PPE and complete a written report for injuries involving PPE?

Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified of specific injury situations?

Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Signup and view all the answers

Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?

OHC Signup and view all the answers

Who administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?

Risk Management Signup and view all the answers

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.

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Questions and Answers

Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?

Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?

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 determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?

What must be authorized by the OHC in the case of a work-related injury?

When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?

Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?

What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?

What should an employee do if they are unable to obtain clearance from the OHC prior to their assigned workday?

Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?

What should an employee do if they have a pre-existing work-related injury that reoccurs off duty?

Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?

Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief/Supervisor that they have been cleared from the OHC before returning to work?

What should the Wellness Coordinator do with injury tracking information?

What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

Who should be notified of employee injury and assist in completing Department of Labor forms for medical claims?

Which section administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?

Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?

In case of serious injuries, who needs to be immediately contacted?

Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?

For injuries requiring further treatment but not serious in nature, who needs to be reported to for evaluation and completion of appropriate forms?

Who should be notified of specific injury situations?

What should employees do after each doctor visit for work-related injuries?

Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?

Who needs to complete the written report for minor injuries with no treatment?

Who is responsible for determining if an injury is work-related and eligible for Workers’ Compensation coverage?

When must an employee receive clearance from the OHC before returning to work?

Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database for tracking and analysis purposes?

What must an employee do if they have been off duty on Workers’ Compensation or Light Duty due to a work-related injury?

Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?

Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?

Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

Who may allow an employee to return to work if the OHC is closed due to a holiday or weekend?

What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?

Who is responsible for documenting work-related injuries?

Where can the Employee Injury/Illness Report be filled out?

Who is responsible for obtaining an Injury Tracking Number request?

When must an employee make a copy of the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

Who should be notified of specific injury situations?

Who is responsible for entering injury tracking information into a computer database?

Who should the OHC fax or email the clearance to return to work?

Who is responsible for securing PPE and completing a written report for injuries involving PPE?

What must employees complete prior to returning to full duty from any injury or illness or other leave greater than six (6) months?

Who is responsible for completing the Firefighter Casualty page in FDM report for injuries on emergency incidents?

For minor injuries with no treatment, who is required to complete the Employee Injury/Illness Report?

In case of serious injuries, who requires immediate contact?

Who must verify employee approval by OHC for Workers’ Compensation and adjust leave types if entered incorrectly?

Who is responsible for notifying their Battalion Chief of work-related injuries?

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 secure PPE and complete a written report for injuries involving PPE?

Who should be notified of specific injury situations?

Who provides an explanation of medical benefits under Florida Workers’ Compensation Law to the employee?

Who administers payments of medical bills and other Workers’ Compensation benefits?

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