If you've been harmed on the job, knowing who to report your injury to can be a daunting task. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations, but they also have specific protocols in place for reporting injuries.
The main person you should contact when experiencing a work-related injury is your supervisor or someone directly supervising you. This could be someone like your supervisor, a coworker who witnessed the incident, or even a safety officer.
You can find this information in your employee handbook or by asking your supervisor if they are aware of the specific protocols for reporting workplace injuries.
Once you've identified who to report your injury to, follow these steps:
After reporting your injury, you may be asked to provide additional information or documentation. Be prepared to answer questions about what happened and how it affected your work.
For more information on workplace safety and reporting injuries, visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website at https://www.osha.gov/.