Injury Reporting

Do you know what to do if a student gets injured in your classroom? What if a coworker was hurt during a work-related event?

If it is a LIFE THREATENING injury, call 911. If you are unsure about the severity of the situation, just dial 911. We want the ambulance responding as soon as possible.
Call 911 if the individual has:

Persistent or sudden chest pain
Breathing problems/respiratory emergency
Uncontrolled bleeding
Severely altered level of consciousness
Injuries from falling, severe head injuries, severe burns, etc.

Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

In a situation where an individual has sustained a non-life-threatening injury, employees should notify their supervisor and proceed to NCH Outpatient Care Center in Building M. Students and guests may seek services at NCH Outpatient Care Center, however they will be responsible for all service costs. Students and guests can also seek medical attention from their own primary care physician.

Examples of Non-Life-Threatening Injuries:

A twisted ankle, wrist and/or back pain
A cut that requires medical attention and/or possibly stitches
Debris, dust and/or chemicals in the eye (use eyewash station first, if available)

For more information, you can visit the Harper Police Webpage or check out this safety video created by the Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management, and the Harper College Police Department.

Employees With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

If the injury was due to a work-related event, the supervisor should complete the Incident Injury Report along with the injured employee, and email it to both EHSRM and Human Resources. Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management (EHSRM) will conduct the incident investigation. Human Resources will handle all Workers' Compensation and lost time in association with the incident.

Students With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

Students and guests may seek services at NCH Care Center in Building M (see hours above). However, they are responsible for all service costs. They may also seek treatment from their own primary care physician.

If the injury was due to a classroom-related event, notify the instructor. Instructors should complete the Student Injury Report Form and email it to EHSRM.

Injury Report Forms

It is important to fill out the appropriate injury report form as soon as possible, with as much detail as you can remember. The purpose of incident reporting is to investigate the event and develop ways to prevent reoccurrence.