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EMPLOYEE ACCIDENT/INJURY REPORTING POLICY PURPOSE: This policy provides procedures for accident reporting resulting from workplace injuries, and in the investigation of all such accidents, including corrective measures to prevent recurrences. All members of the University community share the responsibility for maintaining safety by practicing good safety habits and by avoiding carelessness. Any real or potential safety hazard or environmental health hazard should be reported immediately to the Safety and Security Department who, in turn, will contact the Manager of Environmental Health and Safety. INSURANCE COVERAGE: University employees are covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance. Under Workers’ Compensation laws, employees receive payment on their behalf for required medical expenses and lost time due to injuries that occur on the job. Failure to submit an accident report promptly may result in loss of payment, or delayed payment, of Workers’ Compensation benefits. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Minor Injuries First aid kits for minor injuries are located in the following campus offices: Human Resources Office, Moore Library Facilities, General Services Building Safety and Security, General Services Building Information Desk, Student Center Science Lab, Science Technology Center Dean’s Office, Sweigart Hall Training Room, Alumni Gym Wrestling Room and Pool Area, Maurer Gym Please note: Never touch another person’s blood or other bodily fluids. Call the Safety and Security Department immediately at x5321 (896-5321 at Westminster). Emergency Medical Assistance Employees needing emergency medical assistance should call the Safety and Security Department at x5321 (896-5321 at Westminster). This number is for emergencies only. The non-emergency Safety and Security Department number is x5029 (896-5029 at Westminster). Campus security is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Security officers will notify the ambulance and/or police as necessary or requested and guide