Workers' Compensation Resources
University policy requires that industrial injuries or illnesses be reported to Workers' Compensation immediately, using the Employer's Injury/Illness Report.
Notice Poster
California law requires that departments conspicuously display this poster where it can be read by the employees.
Physician Designation
An employee uses this form to designate his or her personal physician to provide treatment in the event of a work-incurred injury or illness. See Policy 370-20 for further information.
Policies Relating to Workers' Compensation
- 370-20 - Policy and Procedure Manual, Workers' Compensation
- PPSM 44 - Personnel Policies for Staff Members, Work-Incurred Illness and Injury
Return to Work Program
Workers' Compensation works with Disability Management Services to help workers transition back to work while recovering from an injury or illness. Visit the program homepage for more information.
Time of Hire Pamphlet
This state-mandated form must be given to new employees within the first two weeks of employment. It is provided during the onboarding process. The information in this pamphlet is available in Spanish. To obtain a copy, please select the appropriate link below, or call Workers’ Compensation at (530) 752-7243.
Volunteers
Information provided by UC Davis Human Resources about volunteer appointments.
Lab Injury or Exposure
When an employee or volunteer experiences an injury while working in a laboratory setting, it is especially important to seek treatment as soon as possible.
When an injury or exposure occurs, immediately notify your supervisor or the Laboratory Manager. They will help with the necessary steps as described in the IIPP (Injury/Illness Protection Plan). For example, if an eye splash occurs, the IIPP will identify the nearest eye wash station and explain how many minutes to spend on the eye rinse.
Once any immediate First Aid is administered, contact Occupational Health (in the case of employees or volunteers) or Student Health (in the case of students who are doing coursework). If the injury involves a chemical exposure, be sure to provide a copy of the Safety Data Sheet.
If Occupational Health or Student Health are closed, contact Davis Urgent Care or visit the Sutter Davis ER.
If the injury or exposure is to an employee or volunteer, complete an Employee Injury/Illness Report as soon as possible.
If the injury or exposure is to a student who is NOT a volunteer (has not completed a volunteer form, is receiving academic credit, this is part of their coursework), complete an Incident Report as soon as possible and email it to Risk Management at rms@ucdavis.edu.
Based on the type of injury or exposure, the lab manager or Department Safety Coordinator will be contacted by representatives from Chemical Safety or Biological Safety to discuss the incident.
The Laboratory Injury or Exposure guide was developed to help researchers and their lab personnel when seeking medical treatment for exposures or injuries in lab settings. Click below to download it in Letter (8.5” X 11”) or Poster (11” X 17”) sizes.