When is an injury or illness considered work-related?
An injury or illness is considered work related if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition or significantly aggravated a preexisting condition. Work-relatedness is presumed for injuries and illnesses resulting from events or exposures occurring in the workplace, unless an exception specifically applies. See 29 CFR Part 1904.5(b)(2) for the exceptions. The work environment includes the establishment and other locations where one or more employees are working or are present as a condition of their employment. See 29 CFR Part 1904.5(b)(1).
Evolution Team Member - What do you do when there is a work related injury or illness?
First and foremost, seek the appropriate remedy for your specific situation. This could be first-aid conducted by self, others up to contacting others for assistance (including 911).
Once your are safe, notify both your Zone Facility Manager and a member of the Executive Team (Eric or Daniel). They will advise on next steps of Worker's Comp and also handle OSHA reporting.
From this point on, this is where the ZFM or someone assigned by the Executive Team takes over the process.
Procedures for the Zone Facility Manager (or someone assigned by the Executive Team)
First thing, ensure the injured as received triage treatment and also ensure the injured (or someone else) has notified the Executive Team. Then, start walking through the steps below (and attached).
Which work-related injuries and illnesses should you record?
Record those work-related injuries and illnesses that result in:
Death
Loss of consciousness
Days away from work
Restricted work activity or job transfer
Medical treatment beyond first aid
You must also record work-related injuries and illnesses that are significant (as defined below) or meet any of the additional criteria listed below.
You must record any significant work related injury or illness that is diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional. You must record any work-related case involving cancer, chronic irreversible disease, a fractured or cracked bone, or a punctured eardrum. See 29 CFR 1904.7.
More details about what/when to report can be found on the attachment below called "Reporting Work Related Injuries and Illnesses - More Details.pdf"
Assuming this meets the criteria, please find below the OSHA Form 301 that must be filled out for each reportable incident and once completed, sent to admin@evolutionmaintenance.com.
