10 Questions
What is the purpose of the Work-Related Illness and Injury Reporting Policy?
To provide guidance on how to report workplace incidents
What is the definition of work-related illness or injury?
An illness, injury, occupational disease, or mental health issue that is a direct or proximate result of the performance of a member's duty
What is the Chesapeake Fire Department's obligation regarding work-related illnesses and injuries?
To address them appropriately and comply with applicable state law
What should members do if they sustain any work-related illness or injury?
Report it to a supervisor and seek medical care when appropriate
What is the responsibility of supervisors when a member reports a work-related illness or injury?
Ensure that members receive medical care as appropriate and notify the Battalion Chief of the reported illness or injury
What should the Battalion Chief do when they receive a report of a work-related illness or injury?
Review the report for accuracy and determine what additional action should be taken
When must work-related incidents resulting in a fatality, hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye be reported to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry?
Within 8 hours
When must work-related injuries or death be reported to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission or the Chesapeake Fire Department's compensation carrier?
Within 10 days
What should be made available to firefighters as required by state law?
Peer support and mental health professionals
What should be done if a member is offered a settlement for a work-related illness or injury caused by another person?
Report it to their supervisor
Study Notes
- The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance regarding the timely reporting of work-related illnesses and injuries, mental health issues, and occupational diseases.
- Work-related illness or injury is defined as an illness, injury, occupational disease, or mental health issue that is a direct or proximate result of the performance of a member's duty.
- The Chesapeake Fire Department will address work-related illnesses and injuries and occupational diseases appropriately and comply with applicable state law.
- Members sustaining any work-related illness or injury must immediately report it to a supervisor and seek medical care when appropriate.
- Supervisors must ensure that members receive medical care as appropriate and notify the Battalion Chief of the reported illness or injury.
- The Battalion Chief who receives a report of a work-related illness or injury should review the report for accuracy and determine what additional action should be taken.
- Work-related incidents resulting in a fatality, hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye must be reported to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry within eight hours.
- Work-related injuries or death must be reported to the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission or the Chesapeake Fire Department's compensation carrier within 10 days.
- Peer support and mental health professionals should be made available to firefighters, as required by state law.
- Settlement offers made to members for work-related illnesses or injuries caused by another person must be reported to their supervisor.
Test your knowledge on the Chesapeake Fire Department's policy for reporting work-related illnesses, injuries, and mental health issues. This quiz covers the definitions of work-related incidents, reporting procedures, compliance with state laws, and availability of peer support and medical care. Sharpen your understanding of the guidelines and requirements for handling work-related incidents in the fire department.
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