Workers’ Compensation

1. Workers’ Compensation For Laboratory, Facility, and Office Employees Tulane University Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

2. Objectives • Know the history of worker’s compensation. • Know that he/she is entitled to benefits if injured on the job or has a job-related illness. • Employee will know response procedures • Supervisor will know response procedures Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

3. Objectives (cont’d) • Know where to obtain the First Report of Injury Form • Know how to contact the Worker’s Compensation Specialist for assistance Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

4. W/C History • W/C program was created in the early 1900’s in the USA to benefit both the employer and the employee. • Employer provided both indemnity and medical benefits and employee gave up the right to pursue general negligence claims. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

5. Important Facts • Employee is entitled to medical benefits once compensable injury occurs. • Employee is entitled to indemnity benefits after a seven (7) day waiting period. • Indemnity benefits are paid at a calculation of 66 and 2/3 percent of wages. • All medical expenses related to a compensable injury are paid per fee schedule. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

6. Notify supervisor Complete a First Report of Injury (FROI) Notify W/C Specialist @988.2869 If necessary, seek medical treatment at nearest hospital or clinic Provide copy of FROI to healthcare provider Provide all medical documentation to supervisor and W/C Specialist Keep copies of documentations Checklist for Injured Employee Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

7. Verify completed information of FROI Sign the bottom of the FROI Fax all documentation to W/C Specialist @ 988.2196 Keep a copy of completed form Request updates from employee Contact W/C Specialist for any status change Consult with OEHS to correct any health or safety issues Contact Public Safety for major medical injuries Checklist for Supervisor/Office Manager/Director: Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

8. Important Information • Copy of form can be obtained at: www2.som.tulane.edu/oehs/safety/18F-oehss04.pdf • W/C Specialist office number : 504.988.2869 • W/C Specialist fax number: 504.988.2196 • W/C Supervisor: 504.988.2447 Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

9. Tulane UniversityOffice of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)www.som.tulane.edu/oehsYesenia Vasquez, Workers’ Compensation Specialist(504) 988-2869 / workcomp@tulane.eduIf unable to proceed to quiz, type the link below into your browserhttps://pandora.tcs.tulane.edu/ehs/enterssn.cfm?testnum=24 Proceed to Quiz