NOTE: Accident, employment and emergency policies included in this outline are used as samples only. A qualified safety engineer, human resource person or attorney should write and review all materials in this plan.
The crisis plan is prepared for staff at [your organization name] so that they may have ready reference to assist with the details of their assignments. I urge each employee to become acquainted with this source of information.
The purpose of this plan is to help those seeking information about emergency or crisis situations. Its aim is to promote safety and efficiency. The information contained is current and subject to revision. Suggestions for improvement are welcome.
Accidents
Reporting Employee Accidents
The immediate supervisor is responsible for the reporting of all accidents involving staff members. In his or her absence, a designated representative must sign accident forms.
Accidents are considered major if medical care is received, or if they necessitate absence from work for one-half day or more. A minor accident is one which results in any other injury.
Reporting Major Accidents
In the event of a major accident, written notice containing particulars sufficient to identify the personnel involved; reasonably obtainable information with respect to the time, place and circumstances thereof, and the names and addresses of the injured; and available witnesses shall be given to [designated personnel] as soon as possible.
Accident Procedures
The following procedures must be followed with every accident. Accidents are reported on the report of accident form.
Staff present should complete the report of accident form at the scene of the accident. The injured party or parties are not to make out the form in any part.
As quickly as the follow-up is complete and entered, forward the duplicate copy to [designated personnel].
The following may be important in accident reporting:
Be specific in describing the accident.
Home accidents and those not occurring under organizational jurisdiction should not be reported.
The immediate supervisor or designated HR person is responsible for the follow-up of all accident cases where a loss of company time or medical care is involved.
Designated personnel should hold the report of accident form until the follow-up has been completed and noted on the report. The person charged with supervision at the time of the accident must sign the copies.
The number of work days missed may be a vital statistic -- make certain that this information is entered.
The organization copy must be held until the staff member leaves the organization. At that time the HR department will review the file and keep a copy for the appropriate time.
Things to verify in staff identification:
Social security number
Birth date
Disability/allergy
Address
Phone
Cell phone
Email
Emergency contact
Transportation of Staff in Case of Accidents
Have staff arrange for their own transportation unless an extreme emergency arises. In such emergency, supervisors should contact [designated personnel].
First Aid Kits
First Aid Kits are available in [give locations]. All staff members should locate the nearest kit so he/she will have ready access to it if necessary. Every supervisor with a first aid kit in his/her area is responsible for seeing that it is adequately stocked at all times. Supplies needed are to be ordered in accordance with standard ordering procedures.
Employee Accidents - Workers' Compensation
Accident Report
When an employee is injured, he/she MUST report to his/her supervisor so that an Accident Report can be filed.
The Accident Report is filed with the Division of Labor, so it is important that the form is complete.
Reports of on-the-job injuries must be forwarded to the district workers' compensation office within two working days from the date of injury.
Accident Reports are used to enforce safety rule violations and as a basis for investigating claims when necessary.
Workers' Compensation
The company utilizes [give name] as the designated provider for all workers' compensation injuries. There are [give number] clinics for our employees to access. They are listed in the appendix.
"Medical Services Authorization" forms will be used. The "Medical Treatment" section will authorize treatment for the injured employee. On the reverse side of the form are clinic locations, phone numbers, addresses, and hours of operation. Any emergency or after hours care needs to be referred to [give appropriate name].