Injury and Exposure Reporting

• Any member suffering an injury or an exposure to blood, body fluids, other potentially infectious material, or potentially toxic material shall notify the Chief or Safety officer as soon as possible.
• The Safety Officer shall immediately complete the appropriate injury/illness or exposure report, and shall initiate appropriate follow up treatment, testing, or other action.
• The report shall be provided for the Chief as appropriate.
• The reports shall be kept confidential.
• The injured or exposed member shall keep the Chief informed about the status of the treatment.
• A written “Return to Work” or “Fitness for Duty” statement from a physician may be required at the discretion or the Chief.

July 2003