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*Formerly part of the University Handbook
Administrative Policy Statement
10.3.4

Occupational Safety and Health Programs: General Requirements for WISHA Compliance

(Approved by the Executive Director of Health Sciences Administration by authority of Executive Order No. 1)



4.  Reporting Accidents

a.   All Accidents, Injuries, and Occupational Illnesses

Every accident, injury, or occupational illness that requires first aid or medical treatment, or that results in time loss must be reported within 24 hours, as follows:

  • General campus and Health Sciences employees report to EH&S on the Incident/Accident/Quality Improvement Report form.

  • Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center employees report to their respective Risk Management Offices on an Incident/Accident/Quality Improvement Report form.

  • School of Dentistry employees report to the School of Dentistry on an Unusual Incident/Accident Report form.

Records of all occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses are maintained on the Medical Centers Information Systems.

b.   Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

The University's Office of Risk Management maintains a log of all reported occupational injuries and illnesses that result in time loss or medical treatment beyond first aid (Workers' Compensation claims) and prepares an annual summary to meet the requirements of L&I. Copies of this summary are also posted in a number of work areas on campus. For more information on Workers' Compensation claims and benefits, contact the Office of Risk Management, 206–543–0183.

c.   Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Accidents or health hazards resulting in the death, probable death, or hospitalization of an employee or student must be reported immediately to EH&S.

EH&S reports immediately to L&I each accident or health hazard that results in the death of one or more persons, or hospitalization of two or more persons.