Which action ensures compliance after an injury to avoid civil penalties?

• A. Notify supervisor within 2 days
• B. Forward the originals to Risk Management & Facilities Maintenance Bureau within 24 hours
• C. Submit to HR within 7 days
• D. Document only if requested

Answer: (B)

Timely, proper reporting to the right office is essential after an injury to protect the department from penalties. Forwarding the originals to Risk Management & Facilities Maintenance Bureau within 24 hours ensures the incident is officially recorded, a claim can be started promptly, and all required documentation is preserved in a central, auditable file. This proactive step helps meet regulatory timelines and reduces the risk of civil penalties that can result from late or incomplete reporting. While other actions like notifying a supervisor or HR are important, they don’t by themselves guarantee that the necessary risk-management process and record-keeping are initiated within the required window. Waiting to document only if asked can leave gaps that penalties may be based on.