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Reporting Exposures Means A New Era For Law Enforcement
Sacramento, CA – Law enforcement officers are routinely exposed to numerous biological and chemical agents while performing job related duties. Exposures to airborne pathogens, blood borne diseases and hazardous materials are becoming increasingly common. These exposures significantly increase the risk of contracting a variety of diseases. Frequently officers are required take immediate action without first being able to don personal protective equipment in order to protect themselves.
Reporting Exposures Means A New Era For Law Enforcement
Sacramento,
CA – Law enforcement officers are routinely exposed to numerous
biological and chemical agents while performing job related duties.
Exposures to airborne pathogens, blood borne diseases and hazardous
materials are becoming increasingly common. These exposures
significantly increase the risk of contracting a variety of diseases.
Frequently officers are required take immediate action without first
being able to don personal protective equipment in order to protect
themselves. All to often exposures are taken for granted because they
can show little or no immediate effect. Regardless of severity or
frequency exposures take their toll.
Worker’s compensation laws and
presumptive legislation entitle public safety officers to a variety of
benefits in the event of an illness. Benefits include payment of
medical expenses, lost wages, disability benefits, medical retirement,
death benefits and survivor benefits for spouses and children.
“Maintaining
a record of exposures is the best possible way to provide proof that
illnesses are a result of work related exposures. Without the proper
documentation law enforcement officers could be denied the benefits
they deserve," says Sandy Frausto, spokesperson for Report Exposures,
the new online exposure reporting and archiving service for law
enforcement.
Often the process to document an exposure with an
employer can be overwhelming thus discouraging many exposures from ever
being reported. When exposures are reported, the information can be
difficult to access for the employee at a later time.
“The goal
of our service is to provide law enforcement officers with a way to
quickly and easily document any exposures. We maintain a permanent,
confidential record of the exposures giving our members peace of mind
that their information is instantly available when they need it,” said
Frausto.
Reporting exposures is beneficial for more than just
substantiating worker’s compensation claims. It's imperative that
doctors have a patient's complete information when diagnosing and
treating illnesses. With the archived data a physician may be able to
make an earlier diagnosis, which equates to earlier treatment.
Report
Exposures is available to all members of law enforcement in any state
or jurisdiction. Reporting exposures goes a long way toward protecting
the futures of public safety officers and their families.
If you or your organization would like to learn more about exposure reporting visit www.reportexposures.com.
Written By: host
Date Posted: 5/24/2006
Number of Views: 205
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