EBBB – Injury/Illness Reports

All injuries/illnesses sustained by the employee while in the actual performance of the duty of the employee occurring on ESD premises, in ESD vehicles, at a ESD-sponsored activity or involving staff members who may be elsewhere on ESD business will be reported immediately to a supervisor. A written report will be submitted within 24 hours to the safety officer. Reports will cover property damage as well as personal injury.

In the event of a work-related¹ illness or injury to an employee resulting in overnight hospitalization for medical treatment² other than first aid, the safety officer shall inform the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OR-OSHA). A report will be made within 24 hours after notification to the ESD of an illness or injury. Fatalities or catastrophes³ shall be reported within eight hours.

ALL injuries/illnesses sustained by the employee while in the actual performance of the duty of the employee will be promptly investigated. As a result of the investigation any corrective measures necessary will be acted upon.

Monthly records will be maintained. An analysis of the data and trends will be made at least annually.

The Board will receive reports on serious injuries/illnesses and periodic statistical reports on the number and types of injuries/illnesses occurring in the ESD, as well as on the measures being taken to prevent such injuries/illnesses in the future.

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Legal Reference(s):

• ORS 339.309
• OAR 437-001-0015
• OAR 437-001-0700
• OAR 437-001-0760
• OAR 437-002-0377
• OAR 581-024-0275

Cross Reference(s):

• GBE - Staff Health and Safety

¹ An injury or illness is work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment caused or contributed to the condition or significantly aggravated a preexisting condition.

². Medical treatment includes managing or caring for a patient for the purpose of combatting disease or disorder. The following are not considered medical treatment: visits to a doctor or health-care professional solely for observation or counseling; diagnostic procedures including administering prescription medications used solely for diagnostic purposes; and any procedure that can be labeled first aid.

³ A catastrophe is an accident in which two or more employees are fatally injured, or three or more employees are admitted to a hospital or an equivalent medical facility.