To report an incident involving a team member, what steps should you take?

• A. Inform your Department Manager or MOD and call the Workers' Compensation nurse line within 24 hours.
• B. File a police report
• C. Post on social media
• D. Ignore it

Answer: (A)

Prompt, proper incident reporting through the right internal channels ensures safety, documentation, and access to medical resources. Letting your Department Manager or MOD know about what happened creates the formal record and starts the necessary investigation and follow-up. Reaching out to the Workers' Compensation nurse line within 24 hours provides immediate medical guidance, helps determine any treatment needs, and begins the claim process so care and benefits are set in motion quickly. Together, these steps support safe care, accurate reporting, and compliance with workplace procedures.

Filing a police report is only needed for criminal activity or threats requiring law enforcement. Posting on social media can violate privacy and bypass official records. Ignoring the incident creates ongoing risk and is not appropriate.