3.1.5.2 Injury Exposure Reporting

Question 1

When is an employee required to report an injury?

Answer 1

As soon as they discover it.

Question 2

To whom is an employee required to report an injury to?

Answer 2

Immediate supervisor

Question 3

Each employees immediate supervisor also functions as their what?

Answer 3

Safety Officer

Question 4

Who is responsible for insuring that a written report of an injury and the circumstances surrounding it is completed?

Answer 4

Immediate supervisor

Question 5

What form is used for an injury report?

Answer 5

Personal Injury/Illness Investigation Report

Question 6

Is an injury report required if treatment is not sought for the injury?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Who chooses the medical provider for an on duty injury (not transported by EMS)?

Answer 7

The workers comp carrier

Question 8

Within what time frame should the administrative office be notified after an injury?

Answer 8

Immediately if during business hours.

Question 9

Who should be notified if an injury occurs during non business hours?

Answer 9

BC

Question 10

Any employee who is exposed to a hazardous material through inhalation, direct contact, or ingestion shall complete what form and submit to admin?

Answer 10

VFIS Incident Exposure Record

Question 11

Who will investigate all injuries and exposures?

Answer 11

Dept Health and Safety Officer

Question 12

Who will review injury and exposure reports?

Answer 12

Safety Committee