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Reporting Injuries and Incidents

Employees are responsible for reporting injuries, no matter their size, to help prevent future incidents and identify potential hazards.

Employees are responsible for reporting injuries.
  • Immediate Notification: Report any injury, no matter how minor, to your supervisor or designated safety officer immediately after the injury has been treated.
  • Accident Reporting: Fill out an accident report form. Provide as much detail as possible about how the injury occurred.
  • Importance of Reporting: Reporting helps in preventing future incidents. It also helps your employer identify hazardous conditions or practices that need to be addressed.

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6-3. What is an employee's responsibility when they sustain an injury at work?