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All incidents must be reported to the employee's supervisor and to PRO Resources' Loss Control Specialist, regardless of how insignificant the injury may appear. Such reports are necessary in order to comply with laws and initiate insurance and/or Workers' Compensation procedures.
The activities that are being offered by the Company as a Wellness Program are voluntary and not mandatory programs offered by the Company. It is not mandatory for any employee to participate. Should any employee be injured during any of these voluntary activities, Workers Compensation Benefits would not apply or be paid under MS 176.021 Subd 9.
MS 176.021 Subd 9. Employer responsibility for wellness programs. Injuries incurred while participating in voluntary recreational programs sponsored by the employer, including health promotion programs, athletic events, parties and picnics, do not arise out of and in the course of the employment even though the employer pays some or all of the cost of the program. This exclusion does not apply in the event that the injured employee was ordered or assigned by the employer to participate in the program.
Use of Equipment and Vehicles
Equipment and vehicles essential in accomplishing job duties are expensive and may be difficult to replace. When using property, employees are expected to exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines.
Please notify the supervisor if any equipment, machines, tools, or vehicles appear to be damaged, defective, or in need of repair. Prompt reporting of damages, defects, and the need for repairs could prevent deterioration of equipment and possible injury to employees or others. The supervisor can answer any questions about an employee's responsibility for maintenance and care of equipment or vehicles used on the job.
The improper, careless, negligent, destructive, or unsafe use or operation of equipment or vehicles, as well as excessive or avoidable traffic and parking violations, can result in disciplinary action, including discharge.
All violations of traffic laws and fines levied as a result are the exclusive responsibility of the employee.
Employees are further required to report all moving violations, whether on or off the job, to their supervisor within 2 weeks of receiving the citation. Additionally, the driver's license status of all employees may be checked with the State Motor Vehicle Department annually.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
The Company provides a comprehensive Workers' Compensation insurance program at no cost to employees. This program covers any injury or illness sustained in the course of employment, as defined by law that requires medical, surgical, hospital treatment, or result in loss of work time. Workers' Compensation insurance provides wage loss benefits after a short waiting period as defined by law.
All incidents must be reported to the employee's supervisor and to PRO Resources' Loss Control Specialist, regardless of how insignificant the injury may appear. Such reports are necessary in order to comply with laws and initiate insurance and/or Workers' Compensation procedures.
To the extent that a drug test is conducted in connection with a workplace accident or injury, the Company will not require post-injury or post-accident drug testing unless the circumstances of the injury or accident are such that there is a reasonable possibility that alcohol or drug use by the employee involved in the incident could have been" a contributing factor to the occurrence of the injury or accident.
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