California Workers Compensation Law and Cal/OSHA Required Procedures

Cal/OSHA Required Procedures
If your employee is injured in the workplace, you are required to perform the following under California Workers Compensation Law:

1. Provide medical care to the injured employee when necessary.
2. Provide the "Employee's Claim Form for Workers Compensation Benefits" (DWC Form 1) to the employee.
3. Conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the injury and document any findings.
4. File the "Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Illness" (DSLR Form 5020) with the workers compensation insurance company.
5. Communicate with the employee, focusing on his or her recovery and return to work.
6. Take corrective action to eliminate any workplace hazards that might have been discovered as a result of the injury and subsequent investigation.

Required Posters and Pamphlets for Employers

• Post notice about your workers compensation insurance policy, including the name of the carrier and who within your company is responsible for handling workers compensation claims.
• Provide the workers compensation pamphlet to each new employee. Order your copies from CalBizCentral today. Available in English and Spanish.

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