Reporting Work-related Accidents Procedure

Questions and Answers

What is the first step in reporting a work-related accident or injury?

Contact your direct supervisor (correct)

Obtain a drug screen

Submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR

Complete the Medical Treatment Waiver Form

Who should you call to report an injury or illness?

The local police department

Your direct supervisor only

Compendium Services (correct)

HR department directly

What must an employee complete if they decline medical treatment?

Injury Incident Report

Health Release Form

Medical Treatment Waiver Form (correct)

Drug Screen Form

What is the responsibility of the assigned Battalion Chief after an injury report?

Complete and submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What should be gathered after reporting a workplace injury?

Witness statements Signup and view all the answers

If the Battalion Chief is not available, who should you contact next?

The next available person in the chain-of-command Signup and view all the answers

Which entity administers the drug screen following a work-related injury?

Lowcountry Drug Screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR?

Within 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What should a Battalion Chief do upon notification of an injury?

Notify an Assistant Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is injured, who is primarily responsible for contacting Compendium Services?

The Battalion Chief and the injured employee Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do within 24 hours after a work-related injury?

Report the injury to HR Signup and view all the answers

How much salary is an employee compensated by SAF if unable to perform job duties?

66 2/3% of their salary Signup and view all the answers

How often must an injured employee contact their BC & HR?

At least once per week Signup and view all the answers

What document must be signed by the treating physician for Return-to-Work status?

Return-to-Work Authorization Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee's absence is not reported as work-related?

They will not be eligible for FMLA Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with witness statements during an injury report?

Individual statements should be completed and signed Signup and view all the answers

What is required before an employee can return to full duty after an injury?

Final clearance from Concentra Signup and view all the answers

Which phone number is for CompEndium?

(877) 709-2667 Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a responsibility of the employee during the Workers Compensation process?

Assume others are informing HR about their status Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to take in case of a serious injury or illness?

Call 911 or contact dispatch for EMS Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying the Fire Chief and HR after an injury?

The Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if an employee reports an injury after their shift?

Notify HR and follow Compendium's guidance Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum time frame for submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR?

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is injured but does not want medical care, what action should be taken?

Complete the STJFD Work Injury Packet and submit to HR Signup and view all the answers

Can an injured employee drive themselves to medical care?

No, transport must be provided by the Battalion Chief or designee Signup and view all the answers

Which service should be contacted for drug screening?

Lowcountry Drug Screen Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the injured employee is unavailable to contact Compendium Services?

Contact Compendium as a supervisor or HR Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Deputy Fire Chief in case of an injury?

Receive notifications from the Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted immediately for emergency medical response?

911 or dispatch Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Contact direct supervisor, or next available person in the chain-of-command or HR directly if unavailable
Call Compendium to report the injury/illness and follow guidance provided
Complete the Medical Treatment Waiver Form if employee declines medical treatment
Obtain a drug screen administered by Lowcountry Drug Screen
Complete the STJFD Supervisor's Accident Investigation Report
Gather witness statements
Submit the Work-Injury Reporting Packet to HR within 24hrs or as soon as possible

Minor/Information-only Injury or Illness

Notify an on-duty Battalion Chief, who will notify an Assistant Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief
Report the injury to Compendium Services immediately at 877-709-2667
Battalion Chief or HR shall contact Lowcountry Drug Screen at 843-747-3224
Assigned Battalion Chief is responsible for completing and submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24hrs to HR

Emergency/Serious Injury or Illness

Call 911 or contact dispatch to request EMS to respond to your location (if needed)
Battalion Chief notifies an Assistant Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief
AFC/DFC will notify the Fire Chief and HR
Battalion Chief and injured employee (if possible) will contact Compendium Services as soon as possible at 877-709-2667
Battalion Chief or HR shall contact Lowcountry Drug Screen at 843-747-3224
On-duty Battalion Chief is responsible for completing and submitting the Work-Injury Reporting Packet within 24hrs to HR

Frequently Asked Questions

If an employee wants to report an injury/illness for documentation purposes and does not want medical care, complete the STJFD Work Injury Packet, including the Medical Treatment Waiver, and submit it to HR within 24hrs
If an employee reports an injury/illness after the initial incident, notification must be made to HR and to Compendium to file the report
Injured employee cannot drive themselves to medical treatment; Battalion Chief or designee must transport them

Additional Information

When an employee is required to be out from work, they are assigned a State Accident Fund (SAF)/Compendium Case Management Nurse
HR/Payroll completes WCC Form 20
Injured employee is compensated by SAF for 66 2/3 of their salary, which can take up to 20 days to process
Advise HR of any compensation changes throughout the process
FMLA is administered after 3rd absence, if applicable
Injured employee must contact their BC & HR at least once per week to provide updates and stay engaged with nurse case manager
Fire Chief and HR determine Light Duty eligibility
Return-to-Work Authorization (full or modified/light duty) must be signed by treating physician
Concentra must evaluate and give final clearance
After clearance by Concentra, employee will notify HR & BC of being released and intent to return to full duty
Employees are responsible for benefit payments

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This quiz covers the general steps to report a work-related accident, including contacting supervisors, reporting to Compendium, and completing necessary forms. It's essential for employees and supervisors to know the procedures to follow in case of an accident.