Washington Report of an Injury, Illness, or Close Call

• Category: Washington Workers Compensation - Official
• State: Washington
• Control #: WA-SKU-3888
• Format: PDF

Description

Report of an Injury, Illness, or Close Call The Washington Report of an Injury, Illness, or Close Call (WWII) is used to report incidents that occur in the workplace and can be used to help employers and employees identify and correct safety and health hazards. The WWII is an important part of the state’s safety and healtrequirementWashington non's employers rs must complete a WWII for any incident that results in an employee injury, illness, or close call. There are three types of WWII forms: the Injury/Illness Report (Form F700-001-000); the Close Call Report (Form F700-002-000); and the Self-Reported Injury/Illness Report (Form F700-007-000). The Injury/Illness Report is used to report any employee injury or illness that requires medical treatment beyond first aid. The Close Call Report is used to report any incident that could have resulted in an injury or illness, but did not. The Self-Reported Injury/Illness Report is used to report injuries and illnesses that do not require medical treatment beyond first aid. The WWII is a key component of Washington State's workplace safety and health program and is important for employers to understand and follow. Employers must complete the appropriate WWII form for any incident that occurs in the workplace and submit it to the Department of Labor & Industries as soon as possible.

The Washington Report of an Injury, Illness, or Close Call (WWII) is used to report incidents that occur in the workplace and can be used to help employers and employees identify and correct safety and health hazards. The WWII is an important part of the state’s safety and healtrequirementWashington non's employers rs must complete a WWII for any incident that results in an employee injury, illness, or close call. There are three types of WWII forms: the Injury/Illness Report (Form F700-001-000); the Close Call Report (Form F700-002-000); and the Self-Reported Injury/Illness Report (Form F700-007-000). The Injury/Illness Report is used to report any employee injury or illness that requires medical treatment beyond first aid. The Close Call Report is used to report any incident that could have resulted in an injury or illness, but did not. The Self-Reported Injury/Illness Report is used to report injuries and illnesses that do not require medical treatment beyond first aid. The WWII is a key component of Washington State's workplace safety and health program and is important for employers to understand and follow. Employers must complete the appropriate WWII form for any incident that occurs in the workplace and submit it to the Department of Labor & Industries as soon as possible.