Workers Compensation 

I. Scope:

This standard shall apply to all members who are injured while on duty.

II. Reporting:

A.   A member injured while on duty shall report the injury to his supervisor within 24 hours of the injury.

B.    The member injured while on duty shall report the injury to the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) by filling out a WCB claim form within 72 hours of the injury.

C.   Report the injury to WCB within 72 hours.  WCB may penalize employers up to $500 for late/incomplete reporting.

III. Coverage:

A.   Members shall be covered by workers compensation at all times when on duty at incidents and practices with the Workers Compensation Act.

B.    Members shall be covered by Group Life Insurance while active members of the department.

C.   Members may be covered by other insurance from time to time as placed by the Town.