SCOPE: This policy sets forth in step-by-step outline the procedures established by the University to handle health problems arising from work performed by paid and unpaid employees regardless of employment status (all staff, student assistants, and volunteers, etc. are included). Work-related health problems covered by this policy include repetitive motion injury or occupational disease, as well as on-the-job injury caused in a specific work accident or injury incurred while on campus grounds (e.g., while a staff member is walking to work from their car).

A. Procedure to receive medical attention
Refer to the Office of Environmental Safety and Health's website for work-related injury procedures one should follow when a work-related injury has occurred.

B. Reporting Requirements (All forms in Appendix A available at Library Administrative Offices)

1. Injured employee must complete Employee's Report of Injury Form (Appendix A) and submit original to Library Administrative Offices and a copy to the supervisor within 24 hours of injury.
2. Injured employee must complete an Authorization for Examination or Treatment Form (Appendix A) to facilitate medical attention at UMBC Health Services Center.
3. Supervisor must prepare Supervisor's Accident Investigation Form (Appendix A) and submit to Library Administrative Offices within 24 hours of injury.
4. Have any witness(es) to the accident complete an Accident Witness Statement Form (Appendix A) and submit to Library Administrative Offices with 24 hours of incident.
5. Library Director or designee will assemble and forward all reports via fax (x51166) to UMBC Office of Environmental Safety and Health (formerly Risk Management).
   Copy kept in file = "work-related injuries."

C. Workplace Safety

Supervisors are responsible for continuous review of unit working conditions and procedures in order to provide a safe and efficient workplace.

Supervisors should orient/train employees as to proper safety procedures, location of first-aid kits provided in the library & gallery building, and ensure familiarity of all employees with this Library policy and any changes/updates to it. Supervisors should periodically review these with all employees to ensure ongoing awareness and preparedness in event of an emergency.

References:
Aug.2001 memo from Robert Nielsen, UMBC Office of Environmental Safety & Health
(sent directly to all staff); 9/06 update sent to administrators only.
Library council meeting 9/12/01

policy revised 3/26/99 to reflect new forms
policy revised 9/21/01 to reflect change to provider
policy revised 11/19/03 to reflect new form and OESH website link; edited 9/6/06 LW