Safety and Health Plan 2001 Pg. 4

This procedure covers administrative reporting of accidents and fires. Documentation of such events, even minor accidents that do not require emergency assistance, is required to meet Federal and State record-keeping regulations. For emergency notification, see Emergency Procedures.

Reporting Accidents

Accidents resulting in property damage, a chemical release or personal injury to students, faculty, staff, or visitors while on University property, or in the course of University employment or activity, are to be reported to the Director of Safety and Security and to the Benefits/Risk Coordinator as soon as possible.

When to Report

Accidents resulting in significant property damage, in death or hospitalization, and in chemical release, are to be reported immediately to the Director of Safety and Security, and to the Benefits/Risk Coordinator. Other accidents are to be reported as soon as practicable, during regular working hours.

Follow-up Investigation

All accidents and fires will be investigated by the Department of Safety and Security for the purpose of analyzing the circumstances surrounding the event, the possible need for corrective action to prevent future accidents and the compensability of a reported injury under the terms of the North Carolina Workers Compensation Act.

Supervisor’s Role

The immediate supervisor of an employee or student involved in an accident, or responsible for an area where an accident occurs, is responsible for initiating a telephone or written report to the Director of Safety and Security and the Risk/Benefits Coordinator. As the manager in charge of daily work activities, supervisors are expected to know what happened, why it happened, and how it happened.

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