VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS

     All accidents, no matter how trivial, involving company owned cars, trucks or other equipment must be immediately reported to FWMC’s Operation Manager Without exception, an accident must be reported on the applicable form before the end of the day on which the accident occurred. This includes the accidents involving other vehicles and when private property is damaged.

 MEDICAL  ATTENTION

     Arrangements will be made in the area for the handling and treatment of  job related injuries. Most probably will be General Hospital

PROCEDURES FOR INDUSTRIAL INJURIES

 (1)        If the injured employee can be treated by administering first aid, do so, and then
             return the employee to work.

 (2)        If the injured employee cannot be treated by first aid, take the following steps:

            a.         Emergency

                  1)         Transport the employee to the nearest medical facility immediately or
                               call an ambulance if necessary.

                       2)         Notify the designated company medical clinic in the area so they may
                              follow-up. Report the employee’s name, type of injury and the medical
                              facility where he was sent.

             b.         Non-emergency (sprains, cuts, bruises, etc.)

                        1)         Send to the designated company clinic with the following forms: 
                                     (accompanied by a salaried employee)

                           Medical Referral

                           Doctor   Work Release

2)         Projects outside of metropolitan areas should send an injured
employee to the nearest doctor or clinic for diagnosis and treatment. Prior arrangements for the handling of such cases should be made.

(3)      In the event of a serious injury/accident to anyone on the job site, notify the Safety Department immediately.

(4)        A serious accident involving someone other than an employee (i,e. subcontractor, supplier, visitor, etc.) must be reported  immediately to: FWMC Safety Department and the appropriate carrier.

(5)        Request a complete investigation by the Company’s assigned Safety Officer and/or  FWMC Loss Control Department when a serious injury occurs on the project regardless whether the injured person works for the company or another firm.

(6)        Complete the required accident forms as indicated below:

                        a.         Supplementary Record of Investigation of Occupational Accidents (To be signed by Superintendent and Foreman)

                                    Submit these to the Loss Control Office immediately. When the employee returns to work, notify the Loss Control Office by sending in a copy of the Release to Work form signed by the physician and the employee.