COMMON EXCUSES FOR NOT REPORTING AN INJURY: “It was just a little scrape, it really wasn’t worth reporting” “I was just so busy I forgot” “It didn’t seem like a big deal at the time” “I wasn’t sure if I should report this, so I didn’t” “It was my own fault” “I was embarrassed so I didn’t say anything” If you've INJURY REPORTING If you injured, however minor, while working at Colby, report the injury immediately to your supervisor. What initially can appear as a minor or slight injury may worsen over time. Minor scrapes and cuts can get infected, and minor strains and pulls can turn into chronic pain leading to significant lost time from work without early treatment. INJURY REPORTING PROCESS 1.If it is an emergency, call the Security emergency line, extension 5911, and an ambulance will be summoned. Security will notify the HR and Safety offices. 2.If it is not an emergency, notify your supervisor and complete the Colby “Supervisor’s Report of Injury,” and the employee will complete the “Employee’s Report of Injury or Illness” forms. 3.If medical attention beyond first-aid may be required, the supervisor will call the Safety office and discuss the injury/illness with the Safety Director. The Safety Director or designee will contact Workplace Health (WPH) and schedule an appointment. 4.At this point, the Safety Director or designee will file a claim with the College’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier, Traveler’s Insurance Company, with information specific to their claim and give the employee general information about the workers’ compensation process. 5.If the treating physician at WPH determines that the employee is able to return to work with no restrictions, the process ends.

FOUR KEYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF IN AN EMERGENCY 1.The possible The Numbers : 1.2 out of 100 Colby workers suffered a recordable injury in out of a 100 Maine workers suffered a recordable injury in Million is the number of Americans who will have a reportable injury at work every year If you've INJURY REPORTING NEAR-MISS REPORTING: A near-miss is an incident that did not result in an injury or property damage, but easily could have. A near-miss is an excellent indicator of potentially harmful conditions and a great opportunity to analyze the incident and make changes before someone gets hurt. Ask the following questions if you are involved in a near-miss and report the situation to your supervisor: Were established safety practices being followed? Is equipment faulty or does it need repair? What were the contributing factors and can they be controlled? Is the work environment acceptable (lighting, noise, hot or cold)? Is everyone involved properly trained?

Questions/Discussion: 1.Have you ever suffered an injury at Colby? 2.Did you report it to your supervisor? If not, why not? 3.Think about the injury. Was it related to an unsafe act or condition? 4.Did you work with your supervisor to correct the issue and prevent future accidents? Printed Name Signature Questions, concerns or comments contact the EHS Director at extension INJURY REPORTING