Workers Comp

Question 1

Workers comp

How long does a supervisor have to complete and submit the supervisors investigation?

Answer 1

Incident report- supervisors investigation within 72 hours.

Question 2

What forms must be submitted within 24 hours of a worker’s compensation injury?

Answer 2

1. Incident report- employee incident report
2. DWC-1 Claim form- claim for treatment
3. Form 5020 Employers report.
4. COB Work status slip.

Question 3

If an employee becomes sick or injured due to work but denies treatment, what forms must the supervisor complete?

Answer 3

Ensure the employee completes the employee incident report

Question 4

What is the time period requirement for the dwc-1 (claim form)?

Answer 4

24 H reporting requirements

Question 5

What must a supervisor complete for a occupational injury or illness?

Answer 5

The employee portion of the Dwc-1

Form 5020 (Employers report of occupational injury or illness)

Incident report -supervisors investigation

Question 6

What must the employee provide to return to work?

Answer 6

A Work status slip