Quick Guide to Reporting Injuries and Other Incidents

Follow the steps that apply to each type of injury or incident.

Work-Related Injury

Impacted group: Employees of UGA while in the course of employment

Step One: Complete an Online Injury Report

Step Two: Continue with Worker’s Compensation Process, according to directions

Step Three: If professional medical attention is required, also complete a CAES Incident Report*

Non-work Related Injury

Impacted group: Non-employees, i.e., students, visitors, volunteers, 4-H’ers, etc. OR UGA employees outside the course of employment

Step One: Complete an Online Injury Report

Step Two: If professional medical attention is required, also complete a CAES Incident Report*

Incidents (other than injuries)

Impacted group: Employees, volunteers, visitors, guests, 4-H’ers, etc.

Step One: Complete a CAES Incident Report* according to Policy 5.01

*Send CAES Incident Reports via email to: caesext@uga.edu, mtoews@uga.edu, DED, PDC, CEC, and other appropriate supervisor(s)

*When reporting within 4-H, please send via email to: caesext@uga.edu, mtoews@uga.edu, state4hleader@uga.edu, melmel@uga.edu, DED, PDC, CEC, and other appropriate supervisor(s)

Created for use within Georgia 4-H by Risk Management Team (updated April 1, 2025)