For a thorough description of the steps to take and forms to complete, visit the Injury in the Line of Duty section of the UFT website. As of the 2023 DOE-UFT contract, the OP200 form is no longer required.
The following forms are available from your school secretary or via the UFT website:
- Comprehensive Injury/Accident Report, including description of accident/incident, witness statements, etc.; must be filled out by end of the school day or within 24 hours.
- Leaves for line-of-duty injuries must now be requested via the Department of Education's Self-Service Online Leave of Absence System (SOLAS). SOLAS replaces the old forms, OP 198 and OP 407. You can view more information on SOLAS and how to use SOLAS here. You should request line-of-duty-injury status (LODI) from the day of your first absence to the date that your doctor says you can return to work.
- There is also a UFT Incident Report, which can be filled out online. Inform your chapter leader as soon as possible.