(A) The city will comply with all state and national safety requirements. The city will also comply with all safety requirements by the city's insurance carrier.
(B) All job-related accidents involving injuries or occupational illness must be reported to an immediate supervisor within 24 hours of the accident so that the preparation and distribution of the required accident report forms can be completed. Additionally, accidents resulting only in property damage and accidents of a "near miss" nature must be reported to an immediate supervisor within 48 hours of the incident.
(C) It is the responsibility of every employee, supervisor, and departmental director to report all information concerning an accident, or "near miss" accident, within the required time frame.
(D) Every employee injured on the job shall receive prompt medical attention, which may range from first aid treatment to hospitalization, depending on the extent of the injury or illness.
(E) All employees shall notify their supervisor when they have incurred or as soon as reasonably possible, an off-duty injury that could affect the performance of their duties. Notification shall occur at the beginning of the first shift after the off-duty injury occurs. The city has the right to choose whether to make "light duty" assignments and/or to require a statement from a physician indicating that the employee can return to work, before allowing an injured employee to return to work.
(Ord. 1061, passed 4-5-21)