How to Report a Workplace Injury

Report accidents in the workplace

Workplace injuries are a common occurance. Sometimes companies try to intimidate thier employees into not reporting an injury that happened on the job. Don't fall for this trick. It can only cause you trouble in the long run. All employers must follow state and federal laws pertaining to injuries in the workplace, your employer is no different. If you were hurt at work follow these simple steps to report your injury and follow the law.

Instructions

1. Immediately following an accident or injury that has occured on your employers property, notify your direct supervisor and file an accident or injury report.

2. List all the details on the accident report. Include, in writing, the names, first and last, of any witness who may have seen what happened.

3. Do not allow anyone to tamper with the area until the safety department has come to do their safety investigation. Moving just one thing can deystroy evidence of what caused the accident or injury to happen.

4. Keep the original accident report for your records. Give your employer the copy. If you have to be off of work for any period of time for your injury, you will need the accident report to file a worker's compensation claim.

Tips & Warnings

• Report accidents as soon as they happen.

• List any witness on the injury report.

• Keep the original accident report for your records.

• No matter how small the injury, always document it by filing an accident report.