Safety is Everyone's Priority
Always exercise due care while working for ANDERSON KNIGHT. Because most accidents can be prevented with proper caution, ANDERSON KNIGHT has implemented the following general safety rules to be followed on any assignment you accept. All unsafe working conditions should be reported immediately to your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor. Make safety a priority in the work environment.

You, as our employee, are ANDERSON KNIGHT's most important asset. We choose our clients carefully in order to assure that you have a safe workplace.

If you are asked to perform work, which was not part of your initial job description, or you are injured while on assignment, call your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor immediately.

Become familiar with each client's safety procedures and equipment. Below are safety tips for you to remember while on assignment.

Office Safety
General Tips:

  • You are not expected to take risks.
  • Report any unsafe acts or conditions to your supervisor
  • Each workplace is different and conditions can change. Know your area.
  • Keep storage and work areas orderly.
  • Do not stand on desks, chairs or tables.
  • Open one file drawer at a time. Close it immediately after use.
  • Do not attempt to move office equipment.

Ergonomics:

  • Shift your position throughout the day to avoid discomfort and injury.
  • Adjust your chair, keyboard and lighting to a comfortable position.

Equipment:

  • Worn electrical wiring, overloaded outlets or defective equipment should not be used.
  • Unplug any equipment before making any adjustments.
  • Be careful to avoid injuring hands when using office machines or a paper cutter.

Injuries on the Job
Should you be injured on the job, follow ANDERSON KNIGHT's system for workplace injuries.

Your Responsibilities :

  • Notify your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor immediately, by phone or in person.
  • Obtain the name of the designated clinic from your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor. These providers have been chosen because of the quality of care that they provide as well as their familiarity with workers' compensation requirements. you may jeopardize your benefits if initially treated with any other doctor, depending on your State's rules.
  • If the physician indicates you cannot return to your regular job, notify your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor immediately.
  • Contact your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor after each medical appointment to report on your progress - as long as you remain out of work due to the injury.
  • Provide a Doctor's Release Form to your ANDERSON KNIGHT supervisor prior to returning to work.
  • Participate in ANDERSON KNIGHT's Step program to facilitate your early return to work. We make it a policy to get injured employees back to work within their current physical capabilities, as soon as the doctor permits it. This allows our injured employees to earn more money than they would receive from workers' compensation insurance.

ANDERSON KNIGHT's responsibilities :

  • Report the incident to our claims administrator promptly.
  • Require our claims administrator to contact you to ensure that you are receiving proper treatment and benefits.
  • Monitor your progress and keep in contact with you. · Coordinate your participation in ANDERSON KNIGHT's early return-to-work.
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