Workers Compensation What You Need to Know! 1 Safety & Risk Management Department August 16, 12013
Beginning of W/C The history of compensation for bodily injury dates back to approximately 2050 B.C. Ancient Greek, Roman and Arab law provided a set of compensation schedules, with precise payments for the loss of a body part For example, under ancient Arab law, loss of a joint of the thumb was worth one half the value of a finger 2 2
Liability and Litigation The problem of industrial accidents was generally handled by the courts Prevailing legal doctrine made recovery hard for injured workers Assumption of risk Contributory negligence Negligence of fellow employee 3 3
The Great Trade Off Increase in WC statutes attributable to two main factors: Series of accidents fueled pressure on state legislatures to act Success of litigation fueled companies desire to participate Employers agreed to provide medical and indemnity benefits in return for making WC the exclusive remedy for injured employees 4 4
Impact of SB 1 Injury and illness rates declined and remained below the national level Rate of occupational fatalities declined Costs decreased Benefits increased Disputes decreased Percentage of employers and employees in the W/C system increased 5 5
The Texas Workers Compensation System 6 6
Donna I.S.D. W/C Procedures a.) Report to school nurse to obtain necessary first aid and evaluation for need of further medical attention b.) Person needs to fill out an Employee s Report of Accident form and notify their supervisor immediately c.) Must return all accident report forms to Safety & Risk Mngt Department immediately following the 1 st report of injury. This will ensure proper documentation of all accidents d.) If an employee needs medical attention from a doctor, he/she must obtain a medical authorization e.) Bring back TWCC 73 form from doctor f.) Return to work release 7 7
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This image cannot currently be displayed. Nurse s Report NURSE'S REPORT OF ACCIDENT EMPLOYEE NAME: ----------- POSITION: - - - - - - - DATE OF ACCIDENT: - - - - - TIME OF ACCIDENT: - - - - - - - - CAMPUS/LOCATION OF ACCIDENT: ---------------- PLACE WHERE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: ( ) CLASSROOM ( ) HALL ( ) OFFICE ( ) CAFETERIA ( ) OTHER: _ VITAL SIGNS: B.P. / TEMPERATURE: PULSE: _ TIME: DATE: - - - - - - - DESCRIPTION OF INJURY: ------------------- DESCRIBE FIRST AID ADMINISTERED: --------------- DID EMPLOYEE REQUIRE FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION? ( ) YES ( ) NO IF SO, WHAT DOCTOR OR HOSPITAL? _ COMMENTS: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NURSE'S SIGNATURE: ------------- DATE: - - - - - RETURN THIS FORM TO THE SUPERVISOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR RECIPT. ORIGINAL: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT REVISED 8-15-11 9
This image cannot currently be displayed. Witness Report WITNESS REPORT OF ACCIDENT NAME OF WITNESS: -------------------- POSITION: - - - - - - - - - - DEPARTMENT: - - - - - - - - - - ADDRESS: ------------------------ CITY: _, TX ZIPCODE: - - - - - - PHONE#: - - - - - - NAME OF INJURED EMPLOYEE: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CAMPUS/LOCATION OF ACCIDENT: ---------------- DATE OF ACCIDENT: - - - - - - - - - - - - TIME: - - - - - - - PLACE WHERE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: ( ) CLASSROOM ()HALL ()OFFICE ( ) CAFETERIA ( ) OTHER: _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT: -------------- DESCRIBE INJURY: (PART OF BODY AFFECTED) _ HOW COULD ACCIDENT HAVE BEEN PREVENTED: - - - - - - - - - - - WITNESSSIGNATURE: DATE : _ RETURN TIDS FORM TO THE SUPERVISOR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR RECEIPT. ORIGINAL: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT REVISED 8-15-11 10
This image cannot currently be displayed. Supervisor s Report SUPERVISOR'S REPORT OF ACCIDENT NAME OF SUPERVISOR: ------------------- POSITION: ------------' DEPARTMENT: --------- ADDRESS: ----------------------- CITY: _, TX ZIP CODE: PHONE#: _ NAME OF INJURED EMPLOYEE: ---------------- DATEOFACCIDENT: TIME: _ CAMPUS/LOCATION OF ACCIDENT: --------------- WITNESS: _ PLACE WHERE ACCIDENT OCCURRED: ( ) CLASSROOM ( ) HALL ( ) OFFICE ( ) CAFETERIA ( ) OTHER: _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT: -------------- DESCRIBE INJURY: (PART OF BODYAFFECTED) _ HOWCOULDACCIDENTHAVEBEENP R E V E N T E D : - - - - - - - - - - - SUPERVISOR'S SIGNATURE: DATE: _ RETURN TIDS FORM TO THE SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF YOUR RECIPT. REVISED 8-15-11 11
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What s New For 2014 1. Return to work 2. Drug testing 3. Pre employment screening 4. Safety training 5. Accident investigations 14 14
Return to Work 15
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SAFETY AUDIT 16 16
OFFICE AREA: 1. Emergency evacuation map 2. Fire Alarm Panel Box inspected 3. ADA counter area available 4. Exit/entrance doors clear no obstruction 5. Proper signage for ADA guidelines 6. AED location properly identified 7. Visitors properly screened and issued visitors badges 8. Hallways not obstructed 9. Ergonomics being used by staff 17 17
CLASSROOM: 1. Hazardous Chemicals 2. The improper use of electrical cords 3. Posted Emergency Evacuation Maps 4. Good Housekeeping practice 5. Secondary emergency exit not blocked 6. Proper lighting 18 18
HALLWAY: 1. Electrical Outlets 2. Exit signs 3. Emergency lighting 4. Fire extinguishers 5. Hallways not obstructed 6. Graffiti 19 19
EXTERIOR CAMPUS: 1. Campus fenced and gates secured 2. Signage to inform visitor where to go 3. Parking for visitors 4. Fire lanes not blocked 5. Proper manicured landscapes 6. ADA parking spaces 7. Playground & play area 8. Broken doors or windows 9. Exterior storage facilities 20 20
Questions & Answers Closure 21 21