Human Resources - Employee Accident Reporting Flashcards
1
Q
Employee Accident Reporting
What injuries are considered critical injuries?
A
- Places life in jeopardy
- Produces unconsciousness
- Results in substantial loss of blood
- Involves fracture of leg or arm – but not a finger or toe
- Involves amputation of leg, arm, hand or foot – but not a finger or toe
- Consists of burns to a major portion of the body
- Causes loss of sight in an eye
2
Q
Employee Accident Reporting
Under what circumstances is acceptable to interfere with, disturb, destroy, alter or carry away wreckage prior to receiving permission by an inspector.
A
- to save a life or relieve human suffering
- to maintain an essential public utility service or transportation system
- to prevent unnecessary damage to equipment or property
3
Q
Employee Accident Reporting
Who can place an employee on workers compensation?
A
Only a medical doctor
