DID YOUR EMPLOYEE GET HURT ON THE JOB?
If an employee gets hurt while on the job please report (email or fax) the injury using the “On the job injury” form to Human Resources within 24 hours. This form can be found as C364 on MultiFamilyForms.
The injury still needs to be reported to Human Resources even if your employee did not seek medical attention for his/her injury. It is critical that all employee injuries are reported timely.
Email: jkwatra@cambridgeres.com
Fax: 503-546-7588
Here are few numbers to look at –
For 2013, total employee injuries reported -15
No. of claims reported related to Management staff – 4
No. of claims reported related to Maintenance staff – 10
Others – 1
Top 3 injuries –
1. Strains from lifting incorrectly
Best ways to prevent strains –
• Get help with heavy loads. Don’t try to move or lift an object you can’t handle. Ask for help.
• Lift correctly by bending at the knees, lifting with leg strength, not the back.
• Carry loads close to the body. Injuries can occur when workers try to pull or lift a heavy or awkward object without help or attempt to lift an object while twisting from the waist.
• When carrying a load, avoid lifting upward unnecessarily. Keep as much of the load as possible at waist level.
• Stretch during the day to increase flexibility.
2. Lacerations (cuts)
Best ways to prevent lacerations –
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, including eye protection, gloves and long sleeves.
• Use the proper tool for the job at hand.
• Keep the work area clear.
• Use a sharp blade; a dull blade means a worker has to exert more force when cutting, increasing the risk of an injury.
• Replace dull blades when necessary.
• Never leave an exposed blade unattended.
3. Falling or Tripping and Breathing chemical fumes
Best ways to prevent falling and tripping at work –
• Taking your time and paying attention to where you are going.
• Keeping walking areas clear from clutter or obstructions.
• Always using installed light sources that provide sufficient light for your tasks .
• Using a flashlight if you enter a dark room where there is no light.
• Ensuring that things you are carrying or pushing do not prevent you from seeing any obstructions, spills, etc.
Best ways to prevent breathing harmful chemical fumes –
• Keep the work area well ventilated.
• Wear gloves, masks, or other protective devices to reduce contact with the chemicals.
• Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water after using chemicals.