Injury Basics
This is the first thing an employee should do after sustaining a workplace injury.
What is report the injury to their supervisor?
This person is responsible for completing the First Report of Injury form.
Who is the employee & supervisor?
When do I submit the first report of injury to Human Resources?
What is immediately or within 24 hours?
This proactive action can help prevent workplace injuries.
What is following safety protocols and using protective equipment?
This type of insurance typically covers workplace injuries.
What is workers’ compensation insurance?
This document must be completed to officially record a workplace injury.
What is the First Report of Injury form?
This type of injury must be reported, even if medical treatment is not immediately needed.
What is any work-related injury or illness?
When is it too late to submit the first report of injury?
What is never—delays can affect claims but it should still be submitted?
This type of training helps employees recognize and avoid hazards.
What is safety training or hazard awareness training?
This document may be requested during an injury investigation.
What is the incident report or witness statement?
This document may be needed in addition to the First Report of Injury for claim filing.
What is a witness statement or incident investigation report?
This is the best way to ensure accurate documentation of the injury event.
What is reporting timely and including a detailed description of what happened?
Who in the hospital can help me fill out my first report of injury?
What is your supervisor, Nursing Supervisor or Human Resources Coordinator?
This is a common cause of workplace injuries in healthcare settings.
What is lifting or transferring patients and slips and falls?
This action may be taken if an injury is not accurately documented.
What is denial of workers’ compensation benefits?
This timeframe is typically required for submitting the First Report of Injury after an incident.
What is within 72 hours (or as soon as possible)?
This is where you can find the First Report of Injury form.
What is Human Resources Pulse Page or Paycom
Example of workplace-related injuries that you would use the First Report of Injury for.
What are slips, falls, needle sticks, lifting injuries, cuts, burns, repetitive motions, fires, explosion's, electrical injuries?
This should be done regularly to identify potential safety risks.
What is conducting safety inspections or audits?
This entity may investigate if workplace safety laws are violated.
What is OSHA?
This federal agency oversees workplace safety and may require reporting of serious injuries.
What is OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?
This acronym stands for the document used to report workplace injuries.
What is FROI (First Report of Injury)?
Are there any criteria for the severity of an injury?
What is no—any injury, regardless of severity, should be reported?
This team or committee often reviews injury reports to improve safety.
What is the workplace injury investigation team?
This legal protection ensures employees can report injuries without retaliation.
What is whistleblower protection or anti-retaliation laws?