Workers' Compensation
All employees of the University are covered by workers compensation insurance in the event of a work-related injury or illness.
Pays the cost of medical expenses.
Pays 2/3 income replacement after you have been off for three days due to a covered injury or illness.
In the event of a work-related injury or illness, you should notify you supervisor immediately and seek medical treatment.
If your injury/illness is not life threatening, go to:
OccMed Clinic at Redwood Health Center
1525 West 2100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(801) 213-9777 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
After Hours: (801) 213-9700 or (801) 581-2292 (for the University Hospital Emergency Room)If your injury/illness is life threatening, go to the nearest emergency medical provider.
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An employee with a work-related injury or illness must complete the Employer's First Report of Injury or Illness Form and submit it to the Absence Management Team within 24 hours. We are located at 420 Wakara Way Suite 105 Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Our phone is (801) 581-2169 and our fax is (801) 581-5571.
If the injury or illness involves overnight hospitalization, broken bones, loss of limb, or a fatality, you or your supervisor must contact Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) immediately of the accident.
Environmental Health and Safety
Jeff
Throckmorton
University
of Utah Bldg
605
125 South Fort Douglas Blvd.
Salt Lake City, Utah
84113
(801) 581-6590 - Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00
pm
After
Hours: (801) 585-2677 - 24 hours University Police Dispatch.
You will need to request the dispatch operator notify EHS of an
industrial accident requiring investigation.
The following links provide additional information for supervisors and employees:
Employee's Responsibilities When a Work-Related Injury or Illness Occurs
Supervisor's Responsibilities When a Work-Related Injury or Illness Occurs