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SEEK EARLY TREATMENT:
If you are experiencing the clinical symptoms described in the section
entitled "types of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, "(ie:
neck, shoulder, back, or wrist discomfort), it is important to seek prompt
medical attention to prevent permanent damage.
There are many causes for
musculoskeletal disorders including, but not limited to, conditions that are
hereditary or developmental in nature, arthritic changes, changes linked to
diseases or other medical conditions as well as conditions related to sporting
activities or to an individual's hobbies.
Certain conditions may be
work-related. The standard for a MSD to be deemed causally related to the
work-environment is that the work environment would have to contribute to the
development of the MSD to a material and significant degree and, in addition,
the work-site characteristics that may contribute to an MSD must be peculiar
to the occupation or place of employment.
If an employee believes that
their condition may be related to their work-environment, they should contact
the University's Risk and Claims Management Department (Risk Management). If
appropriate, the employee may be referred for an independent medical
examination (IME) to determine if the symptoms meet the afore-mentioned
standard for a work-related injury.
TO OBTAIN MEDICAL
TREATMENT: On all campuses, the
employee and supervisor completes an incident report if the employee thinks
that he/she may have sustained a work-related injury or illness. The incident
report is provided to Risk Management, in order that the circumstances can be
investigated and, if appropriate, Risk Management will arrange for the
employee to be seen for an authorized IME (medical evaluation) for the purpose
of determining if the symptoms are causally related to the work environment.
If the injury/illness is determined to be causally related to the work
environment, Risk Management will authorize appropriate medical follow-up
under Workers' Compensation. Copies of incident reports should be forwarded to
EOHSS.
Newark Campus:
EOHSS, SSB Room 443, Ext. 2-4812
Piscataway, New Brunswick:
EOHSS, Trailer 1, Piscataway, Ext. 5-4058
Stratford and Camden Campus:
EOHSS, PCC 109, Stratford, Ext. 6-6189
Scotch Plains:
EOHSS, SHRP Building, Room 323, (908) 889-2486
The Risk Management Department
provides for University-wide services relating to the University's Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Program and can be contacted at:
UMDNJ-Risk and Claims Management
Administration Complex 1313
30 Bergen Street
University Heights
Newark, New Jersey 07107-3000
Phone: (973) 972-6277
Fax: (973) 972-2382
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