To support improving the safety of the Forest Service, the eSafety software solution continues to receive development and we are excited a new release of the eSafety portal will launch on February 13.

What You Need to Know:

The eSafety tool is responsible for tracking and reporting Safety and Occupational Health incidents, accidents, and for Worker’s Compensation case management. Additionally, it produces Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Labor compliance reporting and allows the Forest Service to make data driven decisions in an effort to improve the safety of our collective workplace. The eSafety tool also validates employee information and streamlines the process of filing injury claims with DOL’s ECOMP system. The update to the eSafety tool will provide a more user friendly platform to all (eAuthenticated) Employees, Supervisors, Safety and Occupational Health Specialists, Worker’s Compensation Liaison Case Managers, and a select amount of Fleet Managers.

What You Need to Do:

The eSafety tool can be accessed by employees with eAuthentication privileges through the ConnectHR portal by clicking on the eSafety link found under the My Links area on the left side of the portal. On February 13, users will find a slightly different experience focusing on stronger ease of use. 

Remember: Employees, volunteers, and administratively determined employees that do not have access to eAuthentication should reach out to a supervisor to help assist in creating a case to record their injury/illness and all employees (eAuthenticated/non eAuthenticated) have the ability to report workplace hazards.

More information can be found at the eSafety website: https://fsweb.wo.fs.fed.us/hrm/workers-compensation/index.php.

Help Is Available:

Open an HR Help case:

• Call: 1-877-372-7248, Press 2.
• Email: hrm_contact_center@usda.gov.
• Self-Service: ConnectHR, then select HR Help. For detailed instructions, visit the HR Help How-to Add a Case Guide.