If an employee experiences a work-related injury what should he or she do?

Answer 1

Here in the Philippines, you can apply for Sickness benefit and ECC double compensation for work-related diseases or accidents. ANSWER This answer will benefit all of the countries and states and provinces, as the process will not really vary signficantly. There are several of steps that you need to do after you have been injured on the job. They include, but are not limited to the following: # Make a detailed account of what happened, and how you were injured, as you will need to fill out a history form of what happened. # Tell your employer that you have been injured on the job, as they will also need to send in a form. # Then you will also need to visit your doctor, and get them to fill out their form as well. # Once all of this has been completed, then you will need to send it in so that they can check on the process. # The Worker's Compensation board will keep you apprised to the situation. # Once you have been approved, you will be able to do some physio, chiro, massage etc., and you will also be able to have some of your medical expenses such as medications etc., for the rehabilitation process to take place.

Answer 2

The very first thing one should do if they are injured at work is report the incident to the employer. Many employers also have specific doctors that should be gone to in order for the claim to have validity. Check with your HR department to find out what is your company's procedure.