Occupational Health - Leaflet

• What if I get injured at work?
• And if I contract a disease?
• What about legislation?
• Some useful contact numbers

WHAT IF I GET INJURED AT WORK?

Steps to follow:

1. Inform you Supervisor Immediately (in writing if possible, but definitely before the end of the shift). Receive First Aid Treatment if necessary.
   
   
2. The Employer should complete "Employer's Report of Accident" form and give you Part B, which you must give to the doctor who is treating you.
   
   
3. The doctor who treats you must complete the "First Medical Report" and a Medical Account.
   
   
4. If your injury is very serious and takes a long time to heal, your doctor should complete a "Progress Medical Report" every month.
   
   
5. Once your condition has stabilised, your doctor will complete the "Final Medical Report ".
   
   
6. Your employer must complete the "Resumption Report" when you return to work.

AND IF I CONTRACT A DISEASE?

Occupation Diseases are caused by conditions a person is exposed to in the workplace. There are 28 categories of Occupational diseases which are recognised by the Compensation Commissioner (Schedule 3).

Steps to Follow:

1. Worker informs employer.
   
   
2. Employer sends the report to the Commissioner.
   
   
3. Doctor submits the medical reports (including progress and final medical reports).
   
   
4. Employer fills in the "Resumption Report".

WHAT ABOUT LEGISLATION?

SOME USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS