If such information is brought to the doctor's attention, he cannot simply turn a blind eye. Any doctor is obliged to report the incident to higher authorities and inform the company management about this step.
In accordance with current legislation, every enterprise or firm must have a regulated organization of occupational safety, the responsibility for which lies with direct managers or employees authorized by their job duties. Basic knowledge of legal foundations, regulatory requirements, state regulation of occupational safety, familiarization with the main duties and responsibilities in this area can be obtained through special courses organized by specialized training centers.
But no one is immune from workplace injuries, no matter how well occupational safety is organized here. And if an employee sustains an occupational injury on the employer's premises, the company management is obliged to pay him compensation and cover at least part of the treatment, since it failed to ensure all safe conditions for productive labor. Moreover, such an enterprise can expect a thorough safety inspection, which can cause the employer a lot of trouble and problems in case of non-compliance with certain standards specific to a particular production.
Therefore, many managers seek to resolve the issue voluntarily, before the employee contacts the labor safety authorities and notifies the proper bodies about the incident. In order not to be swayed by the employer, it is necessary to familiarize oneself with his proposal more thoroughly, and better to ask to formalize the agreements on official paper. Then, in case of non-fulfillment of the reached agreement, the injured employee will have a fallback option that he can use as leverage against the company management.
To avoid getting into trouble due to an incorrectly drafted written agreement, it is worth seeking a special, independent legal consultation, where specialists and professionals can advise on the next steps for the injured employee. But do not delay your decision, as such a claim also has a statute of limitations and filing it after several months, even if the injury is serious, will simply be impossible.
A reasonable and thinking employer will agree to any terms of the deal, just so that the inspection does not start prematurely. After all, many managers understand perfectly well that even at their own production site, if desired, a large number of shortcomings can be found.