At Work. If you are injured at work, you are either covered by L & I insurance or by the employer’s insurance that L & I oversees. Do not let the employer have you put your injury on the Cement Masons’ insurance. That is fraud and it could get you in trouble. 

• If you are injured at work, tell your foreman immediately, even if it is just a cut – it could get infected.
• If you are taken to a doctor, make sure you tell him that you were injured at work. He will start the appropriate paperwork.
• Make sure you alert your doctor to the chemicals and materials you have been exposed to and/or working with - e.g. silica, Portland cement, etc.  It can make a difference in your treatment and rate of recovery.
• If you have a time-loss injury, make sure you inform the Union Hall. They can be an invaluable ally if any problems arise. They will also inform you of your rights, which is very important for you to know.