Transportation Accidents
Response:
Medical Response: Call 9-1-1
Fire Response: Call 9-1-1
Law Enforcement: Call 9-1-1
OSU Public Safety/Security Response: Call 541-737-3010
OSU Motorpool: Call 1-866-253-5671
OSU Risk Management: Call 541-737-7350
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Stop and assess the situation
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Call 9-1-1 if there are medical or fire concerns
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Call 9-1-1 to request law enforcement assistance
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Place emergency lights/flares on roadway to warn on-coming traffic
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If directed by responders, move the vehicle to the side of the road
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Request that law enforcement file a written report
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Follow OSU accident reporting procedures (found in OSU vehicle) https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/motorpool/accidents-and-assistance
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Contact Risk Management at 541-737-7350 to report ALL accidents regardless of the amount of damage.
Recovery:
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Report the accident, to the University Motor Pool by calling (866) 253-5671 and submit the State Self Insurance Claim form
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Within 72 hours, fill out the DMV Accident Report form if there were any of the following: 1) injury resulting from the accident, 2) damages exceeding $1,500, or 3) if the vehicle needed to be towed
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Report the accident to your manager
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If an employee is involved in the accident, complete the web based HR Advocate Incident reporting https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/workers-compensation-resources/incident-reporting
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If an employee is injured, complete a Form 801 (Report of Accident/Illness) and the web based HR Advocate Incident reporting (http://risk.oregonstate.edu/workerscomp)
Mitigation:
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Complete required training or paperwork prior to traveling
Preparedness: