WORKERS COMPENSATION PROCEDURES

OSHA TRAINING

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Introduction

Ct Workers’ Compensation Act was first enacted in 1913

Basic premise – Provide wage replacement and other benefits, as well as medical treatment for those employees who have been injured, disabled or killed while performing their jobs.

Incident Reporting Policy

I. Policy Statement- the purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for reporting incidents occurring on or involving University property or personnel involved in University business. Safety security and risk management considerations require that such incidents be reported consistently.

II. Responsibilities

a. Emergencies

b. Reporting generally

Illness (job or university related)

Injury (job or university related)

Incident Reporting Policy

Report for ALL that apply

Emergency 911/Local Authority

Public Safety 3333

Environ. Health &

Safety

Dept Head, Supervisor or Applic.

Dean

Human Resources

Risk Management +/or General

Counsel

Physical Plant

Auto Accident (Off Campus – University Vehicle or Business)

X X X

Auto Accident (On Campus)

X2 X X X

Blood/Pathogen Spill X2 X X X X Chemical/Radioactive Spill

X2 X X X

Fire X2 X3 X X X Flooding X2 X X X X Illness (job or university related)

X X X X

Injury (job or university related)

X X X X

Injury (serious and/or requiring Medical Transport – Non employee)

X2 X X X X

Legal Action or Potential Legal Action

X X

Property Damage (University Owned or Rented Property (including automobiles))

X X X X X

Property Damage (Personal)1

X

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an injury, illness or chemical exposure while on the job, report immediately by phone to: 911 (if emergency medical attention is required) or Public

Safety x3333 (if necessary) Notify supervisor If employee needs medical attention and is able to drive,

he/she should go to Middlesex Hospital Occupational Medicine. If unable to drive, the supervisor should make arrangements to transport the employee.

After hours, Public Safety can transport the employee to Middlesex Hospital emergency room.

As soon as reasonably possible, employee should go to Human Resources and complete FRI (First Report of Injury). If unable to do so, supervisor should complete FRI.

First Report of Injury (FRI)

HR Reporting Procedure

FRI sent to Meadowbrook TPA

For Physical Plant bargaining unit members, copy sent to Cliff Ashton

For all, copy sent to Bill Nelligan

Meadowbrook TPA Procedures

Call employee within 24 hours If necessary, appoint a nurse case manager Follow-up with doctor Update employer regularly Recommend light duty, if possible Work with employee until RTW

HR Status Reporting

Forward medical bills to Meadowbrook Receive regular status reports from claim

representative Advise Cliff/supervisor of status or anticipated

RTW date Confirm RTW Work with Alena to record time properly

Workers’ Compensation Payments

Plan is self-insured

First 2 weeks, WC benefit paid by Wesleyan

Beginning week 3, WC benefit paid by Meadowbrook TPA

Contacts

Human Resources

Tracy Thompson – receptionist x2100

Judy Buden – benefits x2338

Pat Melley – benefits x4889 Middlesex Hospital Occupational Center

534 Meadowbrook Road

Middletown, CT 06457

358-2765

STAY HEALTHY!