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Ergonomics, Incident Reporting &

Workers’ Compensation

Ergonomics request
Texas Mutual’s goal is for all work areas to be optimally set up to avoid
injury and strain. You may submit an ergonomics request at any time to
assess and improve the comfort of your work area. Requests may be for
new equipment (i.e., a keyboard tray, a footrest and/or a wrist rest), or
to have your chair, desk height or monitor adjusted, or for a full
ergonomics assessment.
To make an ergonomics request, submit a Freshservice ticket.
Click Request a Service, and then choose Ergonomic Request.
Incident reporting

If you become ill or injured on the job or as related to your job duties,
notify your supervisor immediately. As soon as practical, complete a
Safety Incident Report in Workday, regardless of how minor the illness or
injury may seem. The Safety Incident Report helps us capture the details
of the incident and identify any potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
If it becomes necessary to file a workers’ compensation claim, the Safety
Incident Report is the first step in the process. Contact the Human
Resources Safety Consultant if you need assistance with completing
the report.
Workers’ compensation

Your workers’ compensation benefits are provided in accordance with the
Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. If you are injured on the job, notify
your supervisor immediately. Complete an incident report and contact
Human Resources to begin the claims process.

If you disagree with the disposition of your claim, you may call the Texas
Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Office of
Injured Employee Counsel for assistance. The statewide toll-free number
for this program is (866) 393-6432.

If your workers’ compensation claim is found to be non-compensable,
your time off from work will be classified as paid leave (if available), or
unpaid leave, and your benefits will be affected according to the leave
type you take.

Benefit premiums while on workers’ compensation

Texas Mutual will continue to pay its portion of the premiums for your
medical, dental, group life and accident insurance, short-term disability,
and long-term disability coverage while you are off work. You are
responsible for paying your portion of premiums for medical, dental and
any optional benefits you have elected. Upon your return to work,
Workday calculates any benefit premiums that were paid by Texas
Mutual on your behalf during your absence and deducts the premiums
from future pay period(s).

If you are off work and not receiving your regular pay, your retirement
plan contributions (both yours and the TXM’s) will cease until you return.

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