​Health and Safety

If I get injured on the job, what do I do and who do I contact?

If you are not in need of immediate or emergency treatment, please contact your cluster office and administrator(student programs), or your supervisor or office assistant (non-student programs) in order to document and complete a Worker’s Compensation claim; this will include a signature from your administrator.

Please send the information to the designated contacts on the forms provided.  You will need to go to one of the doctor's offices designated on the form, however, you may go see your primary physician IF you pre-designated the physician prior to your injury.

For access to the blank forms as well as the “Workers Compensation Fact Sheet”, please visit the SCCOE Intranet.

• Go to Forms / Templates
• Click the Business section
• Scroll down to Risk Management

If you are in need of immediate medical assistance, please call (or have a co-worker call) Emergency Medical Services.  Please ensure that your administrator is notified as well.

What happens if I get injured (either at work or outside of work) and do not feel I can work.  What should I do?

At Work:

Upon completion of your doctor’s visit, your doctor should have provided you with a note of any potential restrictions that may be put in place due to the injury.  Please ensure that the note is submitted to the Risk Management department.

Human Resources wll contact you to set up an Interactive Process meeting to determine any potential accommodations you may require in order to fulfill your job responsibilities.  This may involve the SCCOE not being able to accommodate.  A Human Resources representative will contact you separately in the event that the SCCOE cannot accommodate your restrictions.  Please see the Risk Management Fact Sheet related to specific questions regarding this process.

Outside of Work:

If you go to your doctors and receive a note with potential workplace restrictions, please notify Human Resources before returning to work. An Interactive Process meeting will be held to determine what potential accommodations you may need.    

What other emergency plans should I be aware of at the SCCOE?

There is typically an emergency plan of action for the following;

• Earthquake
• Fire
• Medical emergency
• Workplace Violence

Please contact your supervisor if you are unaware of your plan for either your office or school setting.

Where can I find SCCOE’s plans regarding Injury/Illness Prevention and Workplace Violence?

The SCCOE’s plan is embedded within the Employee Compliance Handbook on page 18.

What are some other things that I should be aware of in order to prevent injury or illness while at work?

There are several “hidden: hazards throughout the workplace that we should all be aware of.  

Stress:

Common workplace factors that cause stress;

• Social dynamics that create conflict, such as lack of social support from colleagues, bullying, unclear job expectations,
• lack of control over job duties and schedule
• Organizational issues like inadequate staffing, low pay,
• and low job security
• Heavy workload and long hours
• Lack of sleep

Take a step back to evaluate whether work is causing you stress. Identify stressors that you can reasonably reduce. You also may want to seek the advice of a medical or mental health professional.

It is also important to remember, that as SCCOE employees, we do have access to our Employee Health and Wellness programs.

Slips, Trips and Falls

Slips, trips, and falls come in many forms, making them the second most common cause of injury in the workplace. 

Hazards that cause workers to slip, trip, and fall include:

Naturally slippery surfaces, like polished stone. 

• Wet surfaces caused by unchecked spills
• Uneven walking surfaces, like loose flooring
• Poorly marked and/or poorly lit walkways
• Cluttered working areas, like open drawers or stray cords
• Pathways obscured by objects or boxes
• Icy, muddy or wet surfaces from bad weather

It is easy to get lost in your daily tasks, but be mindful of these hazards, be aware of your surroundings, and routinely inspect walkways. If you discover any area that may be potentially hazardous, please contact your supervisor for assistance.

What should I do if I get injured?

Please refer to the question “What happens if I get injured (either at work or outside of work) and do not feel I can work.  What should I do?” and “If I get injured on the job, what do I do and who do I contact?”.

Where is their information where I can learn more about the wellness benefits the SCCOE offers?

The SCCOE does provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as Modern Health which provides additional resources for immediate mental health support(s).  Please visit The Well for more information on EAP and Modern Health.

In addition, the SCCOE also now provides with access to Modern Health which provides the following:

Modern Health is a mental wellness platform that makes it simple for you to access personalized mental health care in the way that works best for you — whether that’s 1:1 sessions with care professionals, group support, or guided meditations & digital courses, all within a single app. Watch this brief video to learn more!

Answer a few questions about your well-being, and Modern Health will thoughtfully guide you to resources that align with your needs and preferences, in areas like:

• Stress & anxiety
• Burnout & career development
• Relationships & family
• Healthy habits
• Financial well-being

You’ll have access to:

• 10 1:1 sessions with certified mental health, professional, or financial well-being coaches
• 8 1:1 sessions with licensed clinical therapists
• Unlimited group support sessions (called Circles)
• A library of guided meditations & self-paced digital courses
• Ongoing well-being assessments to check-in on your well-being over time