Workplace Safety
Have you experienced an injury in the workplace? Do you have an illness that arose out of your work? The College strives to ensure a safe working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
If you see an unsafe situation, please report it to your supervisor immediately. Prevention is key in reducing the opportunity for employees to be involved in workplace accidents.
What is workers' compensation?
Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance program provided by your employer that covers medical treatment for your work-related injury or illness and lost wages if you are unable to work.
What should I do if I am injured at work?
If you are injured at work, immediately report the accident or incident, to your supervisor regardless of how minor the injury. This will make sure you get the care you may need, you are paid correctly if you need to be absent from work, and that any potentially unsafe conditions are addressed promptly. Injuries vary in severity and may require different levels of medical care.
- First Aid Only – minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises may be able to be handled using the departmental first aid kit.
- Advanced First Aid – more serious cuts, sprains and strains should be reported to Kristin Steinman (725-3688) about having your injury assessed by an occupational health provider. If the accident happens after hours, Mid Coast Hospital Walk In Clinic (open daily 8am-7pm) or Mid Coast Hospital Emergency Room.
- Serious/Life-Threatening Emergency – for serious injury or illness (e.g., head trauma of any kind, chest pain, foreign body in eye, severe allergic reaction, severe bleed, etc.) seek emergency medical care at Mid Coast Hospital Emergency Room. An ambulance may be requested by calling 911 or Bowdoin Security (725-3500).
Complete the Employee Accident/Incident Report
Report claims to Human Resources as soon as possible (within 24 hours) to avoid state penalities—but more importantly, to assure proper care and benefits are delivered on time.