If you have been injured on the job and are in need of immediate medical treatment call 911 or seek medical treatment.  Notify your supervisor as soon as possible after the injury occurs.

Timing is everything: WSU policy, SPPM 2.24.1, requires that all (major and minor) illnesses/injuries be reported within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident.

Per WSU policy, reportable incidents consist of:

Injury: Any wound or damage to the body resulting from an instantaneous event. Examples include; cuts, bruises, contusions, chipped teeth, amputations, insect bites, electrocutions, burns sprains, and sprain injuries to muscles, joints, and connective tissues resulting from a slip, trip, or fall.

Illness: A condition resulting from chronic exposure to the work and/or academic environment.  Examples include: musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome), skin disorders, respiratory conditions, and noise-induced hearing loss.

The Supervisors Investigation Report should be submitted if the employee receives medical treatment, if the employee is unable to work the next full or subsequent shift(s) as a result of an injury or illness, and/or if the events and conditions involving a near miss or minor accident indicate the most likely injury or illness would have been serious.

You have up to one year from the date of injury or two years if an exposure. You can file a claim with Labor & Industries three different ways:

• At your health care provider's office you can complete a Report of Industrial Insurance or Occupational Disease.  
• Online directly with Labor & Industries (L&I).
• By calling L&I at 1-877-561-FILE 

WSU is state insured with L&I.  Once all required information is submitted L&I will make a determination as to if a claim will be approved and the benefit amount.

If you have sustained a work place injury or illness and need to miss time from work or have work restrictions due to your injury or illness, it is necessary that you contact Human Resource Services(HRS) immediately.  You may be asked to provide medical certification from your health care provider to support your period of leave and/or limitations.

In the event that you need to seek medical treatment and or medical certification from your health care provider supports a period of leave, you can use your accrued leave: sick leave, annual leave, and/or leave without pay. Contact HRS Disability Services for additional assistance.

If your claim has been approved by L&I you are not eligible for Shared Leave.  If your claim is denied and you meet the Shared Leave eligibility criteria, you can apply for Shared Leave directly with HRS.

Yes. WSU cannot allow you to return to work without the release of your health care provider.  Therefore, prior to your return you must submit a release to HRS.