UCSD CAMPUS NOTICE University of California, San Diego |
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OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY March 13, 1998 ALL AT UCSD (Excluding Med Center) SUBJECT: Reminder of the New Workers' Compensation Procedures The Workers' Compensation Program is governed by State law and it is imperative that the following procedures are followed to avoid delays in obtaining benefits and to avoid penalties and fines to the University. EFFECTIVE January 1, 1998: INJURED EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. INITIAL notification of an injury MUST be made to the Workers' Compensation Office no matter how minor the injury (534-4785 or 534-0136). There is voice mail available on both phones to take messages at all hours including weekends and holidays. 2. Following notification to the Workers' Compensation office, advise your supervisor of your work-related injury and keep the department apprised of your status. SUPERVISOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. When an employee informs you of a work related injury, inquire if the employee has reported the injury to the Workers' Compensation office. If the employee is unable to report the injury to the Workers' Compensation office, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to call the Workers' Compensation office. 2. Advise the employee to seek medical treatment. 3. The supervisor must report any change in the injured employee's status (absences, modified work, etc.) to the Workers' Compensation Office. Supervisors are no longer responsible for providing or processing claim forms. WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. When required, the Workers' Compensation Office will provide a claim form to the injured employee and will be responsible for completing the employer's section of the form. 2. The Workers' Compensation Office will provide a copy of the injury report to the supervisor. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFICE AT: 534-0136 for Susan Johnston or 534-4785 for Patricia Lawson. Martha M. Mc Dougall Van Jahnes-Smith Director, EH&S Risk Manager |