Safety/Student Injuries
Students who are performing work for the University and are on the University payroll are covered under Worker’s Compensation for work related injuries.
If an individual is injured on the job:
- The employee should inform their supervisor of the accident immediately. In the event of a medical emergency, 911 or Protective Services (x3456) should be contacted.
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The injured employee must complete the "employee" section of an Employer's First Report of Injury or Disease (WKC-12) and an
Employee's Work Injury and Illness report (UWS/OSLP-1Emp).
The area supervisor must complete the "employer" section of an Employer's First Report of Injury or Disease (WKC-12) and a Supervisor's Accident Analysis and Prevention Report (UWS/OSLP-2).
All three reports must be submitted to the office of Safety and Loss Control within 24 hours. Worker's Compensation packets containing instructions, forms, and fact sheets can be obtained from Safety and Loss Control, George Stien Building, or by calling x2618. - If medical treatment is necessary, the employee has the choice of any physician, chiropractor, psychologist or podiatrist licensed in the State of Wisconsin. Saint Michael’s Hospital and Rice Medical Center are the closest treatment facilities.
- Inform the place of treatment that the injury is work related. All bills and a report from the doctor need to be sent to the office of Safety and Loss Control for processing. If medication needs to be purchased, all receipts must also be sent to the office of Safety and Loss Control.
When a work related injury results in work restrictions, or an absence from work, a medical report giving the reason and dates is required. The office of Safety and Loss Control must be contacted for any lost time or restrictions involving work related injuries. The University of Wisconsin System has an Early Return to Work Policy. The supervisor of the injured employee should contact Safety and Loss Control to discuss whether modified duty is available within given work restrictions.
