Accidents can happen anywhere, including the workplace. These accidents range from minor to debilitating experiences. Hopefully, any issue that you encounter is a minor one. Regardless of the issue at hand, there are protocols in place to help with recovery. Learn all about these steps right now.
Notify Your Supervisor
As soon as an injury occurs, notify your supervisor of the issue. There are steps that the supervisor must take so that the company and employee are protected. He or she will take a statement from you, depending on the injury's extent. A trip to the clinic should be next. Your supervisor may or may not go with you. In some cases, a human-resources representative might come along for the ride.
Document and Save Key Paperwork
You'll receive paperwork from the doctor who examines you and the employer. Keep all of this paperwork. You might document your injuries with photos too. Follow all of the instructions offered by the doctor. Deviating from them can create problems in the future.
Communicate With Your Company
Most injured workers will have some time off to recuperate. Be sure to communicate with the employer. Tell your supervisor about the time off and doctor requirements. Documents filed with the doctor will need to be copied for your employee file too. The employer should give you enough time to recover so that you can return to work as soon as possible.
Return to Work
When you're healthy enough to return to work, your employer should welcome you with open arms. Your original position, such as work on a variable speed metal lathe, must be open to you. There are special cases, however, that might require a new position. If you're permanently disabled in a certain fashion, an alternative job should be offered.
You have rights as an employee. If the employer seems to meander away from the standard protocols, consult a legal representative. Most employers adhere to state and federal laws, but there can be anomalies. You deserve to have your rights upheld so that you can get back to work.
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