| For Assistance with | Contact |
|
Work
Related Injury & Illnesses and Workers Compensation |
University Benefits Office, 335-2676 |
| Accident/Injury Investigation | David Hackbarth, CSP,
Safety Engineer, 335-9547 david-hackbarth@uiowa.edu John Anderson, Occupational Safety Specialist, 335-9549 john-anderson@uiowa.edu |
| Departmental Incident Summary | David Hackbarth, CSP,
Safety Engineer, 335-9547 david-hackbarth@uiowa.edu John Anderson, Occupational Safety Specialist, 335-9547 john-anderson@uiowa.edu |
Injury Reporting
Work-related injuries/illnesses must be reported immediately
to the employee's supervisor of department designee (University Operations
Manual Chapter 34.2). The department designee must complete the
First
Report of Injury Form on-line within 24 hours after being notified of the
incident.
Workers' Compensation
Questions regarding the Workers' Compensation form or claim handling procedures should be referred to the University
Benefits Office. Supervisors should investigate the cause of incidents to prevent reoccurrence and to ensure that corrective action is taken. The Health Protection Office can be contacted by the department for technical assistance.
HPO receives a copy of all Workers' Compensation claims. Incidents are summarized and categorized according to accident type, injury type, and body part. Departments can receive a copy of the claim activity for their area by contacting John Anderson at 335-9549.