1. Kyrene School District Work Safety & Workers Compensation

2. Is a no-fault insurance that employers are required to provide
Workers Compensation
Is a no-fault insurance that employers are required to provide
to their employees.
The Alliance is the Kyrene Workers Compensation (WC) insurance carrier.
Employee Reporting Requirement
Employees are required to report any industrial injury or illness immediately to their site administrator or supervisor. Seek medical attention if needed.
Employer / Supervisor Requirement
Discuss the injury with the employee and call the Workers Compensation Nurse Triage line together. Determine if the accident could have been prevented. Take appropriate steps to correct the situation if the accident was preventable.
All claims should be reported within hours. This begins the investigation and assists with the timely payment of any WC medical or wage benefits. The Alliance files the claim with the Industrial Commission.

3. Not all work injuries will result in payment of wages.
Workers Compensation Wages
Not all work injuries will result in payment of wages.
If an employee is authorized off work by a physician due to a work injury, he/she must be off work over 7 days before WC wages will be paid.
Employees will use their accrued ACA for absences not covered by WC wages.
The 7-day waiting period will be retroactively paid to the employee if the employee is off work longer than 14 calendar days due to the work injury.
WC pays out 66 ⅔% of an employee’s average monthly wage
WC is capped at $3, If the average monthly salary is higher, the maximum paid is ⅔% of $3,763.44

4. Slip Hazards Common causes of slip hazards spilled food or drink
freshly-mopped floors
ice or snow
sand or fine gravel accumulations
When a slip hazard is identified, it is best to contact the building custodian and your site administrator or secretary, or clean the spill yourself. If possible, do not leave the slip hazard unattended.

5. Trip Hazards Common causes of trip hazards
misaligned sections of a walking surface
flexible cord within the walkway
items improperly stored within the walkway
obstructed view
improper footwear
bypassing designated walkways (taking shortcuts)
When a trip hazard is identified, it is very important to notify the building custodian and your site administrator or secretary immediately.
Some trip hazards (e.g., cords within walkways, poor housekeeping, and improper footwear) can be quickly and easily resolved. 5 5

6. Fall Hazards Common causes of fall hazards
standing on desks, chairs, and/or stools
improper use of a stepstool and/or stepladder
unguarded, elevated walking surfaces
participating in sports/field day events with students
Injuries due to falls can be avoided through the proper use of available tools (e.g., stepstools and stepladders) and by avoiding the use of desks, chairs, or other unsuitable objects to reach higher areas.
Use caution when participating in student activities and be aware of your fitness level prior to participating. 6 6

7. Fall Hazards
An employee is using an improper tool to reach a higher elevation.
An employee is using an improper tool to reach a higher elevation. Also, this employee is wearing footwear that is not recommended. 7 7

8. Flat-soled, closed-toed, and preferably slip-resistant footwear
Recommended Tools
Stepstools
Stepladder
Flat-soled, closed-toed, and preferably slip-resistant footwear

9. Safety Tips
Always look approximately six feet in front of you when walking. This will help you identify hazards.
Use handrails wherever they are provided.
Rotate your body 30° toward the handrail when descending stairs. This will increase your stability.
Inspect ladders before each use.
Use extreme caution when participating in physical activities with students, such as PE class or “field day” events.
Post warning signs indicating a wet or slippery floor whenever possible.
Report any possible safety hazards to your administrator/ supervisor.