In order for MIT to comply with its Federal obligations, the Safety Office should be notified immediately, by the respective Supervisor, of any work-related injury or illness, and kept informed of the status of the injured employee. In order to prevent the recurrence of an accident, it is important that the supervisor of an affected individual carefully investigate all preceding circumstances and, upon review of the facts, take appropriate steps to prevent a similar mishap. There should be a thorough inquiry into every injury-producing accident. Accidents in which there are no injuries should also be investigated, especially if there is frequent recurrence of a particular type. The near-accident that might have caused serious injury is equally important from a prevention viewpoint.
Accident investigation is an essential part of managing claims.
Information required to complete the first report of injury. Every claim should be reviewed to determine whether or not there are possibilities for subrogation. Such claims may include those caused by machinery, automobile accidents, or construction contractors. The Safety Office should be notified immediately if the supervisor feels any subrogation possibility exists. This program is administered by the respective Safety Offices, in accordance with MGL Chapter 152 and Section 4.7 of the MIT Personnel Policy Manual.