Report a Workers' Compensation Incident
Key Points
- Employers should assess the work-related incident and, if necessary, help the affected employee get appropriate medical care.
- Employers should instruct employees to report work-related illnesses or injuries immediately.
- Employers should conduct a safety inspection to determine what caused the injury or illness.
- Employers should complete the First Report of Injury Form and any other necessary reports required by OSHA or by the states regulatory authority.