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Would you take time off of work for a hand burn?

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missionmarine · 22/10/2017 16:15

I work in a physically active job, using my hands/arms a lot.

I can self certify for a week.

It’s pretty bad, needs bandaging up and got some stuff from the pharmacy who thinks a GP appointment most likely is needed.

Just curious if it’s taking the piss?? Thanks.

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silverbell64 · 22/10/2017 16:17

Depends how severe and what you need to do at work. Go to a walk in clinic if you have one, get it dressed properly and find out.

YouCantArgueWithStupid · 22/10/2017 16:18

I guess it depends on a few things? 1. What do you do? 2. Is there a higher risk of infection? 3. Does it really hurt?

Kitsharrington · 22/10/2017 16:18

No. I would make a GP appointment and take time off for that, but wouldn't just stay home for a week without seeing one.

Sleeplessinguiltyness · 22/10/2017 16:20

Depends on severity as others said. I'm office based but was signed off for a fortnight with mine but it was 2nd degree burns, trip to a&e and I was in agony/off my face on painkillers!

BenLui · 22/10/2017 16:20

Make an emergency appointment for GP and get it treated.

Whether you need to miss Work or not depends on your Work and what accommodations can be made.

Glumglowworm · 22/10/2017 16:22

Take tomorrow off and go see a GP and ask their advice

Depending on the severity of the burn and your job it may or may not BU

SerendipityFelix · 22/10/2017 16:24

I just had 2 days off for a minor hand injury, although I couldn’t do my job with it (very hands-on, literally!) so depends on what you do in regards to reasonableness of time off.

I’d say attend minor injuries unit today if you have one nearby. Emergency Nurse Practicioners there can assess, dress, prescribe antibiotics/painkillers and advise if anything further would be needed.

WorraLiberty · 22/10/2017 16:26

If you genuinely can't do your job, how could it possibly be taking the piss?

If you can, but fancy the time off, then that would obviously be taking the piss.

silverbell64 · 22/10/2017 16:26

I'd go into work anyway. You are not sick as such. By doing this it shows you aren't in what's known as the "Monday Club".

MaidOfStars · 22/10/2017 16:28

Just curious if it’s taking the piss??
This seems like rather a telling question to me.

NeganLovesLucille · 22/10/2017 16:29

You also need to consider transport to work. If you need to drive to work would you be able to?

Ameliablue · 22/10/2017 16:31

Depends on job and severity. Only you know if you can manage.

RealWomanOhYes · 22/10/2017 16:33

Generally ime if people go straight in with how long they can SC for and if anyone thinks they are taking the piss, the answer is usually yes

Depends on what you do? How bad is the burn? Where? Left or right handed? Do you have to use both hands?

I'm guessing you work in retail?

LongWavyHair · 22/10/2017 16:43

Could you go in and get sent home?

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missionmarine · 22/10/2017 16:45

It’s on my right hand and I’m left handed so that’s not bad. Well I work out the back of a large shop so deal with deliveries, etc.

I do struggle to open my hand fully and it is painful,

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Floralnomad · 22/10/2017 16:48

Surely in a large shop they could possibly find you some lighter duties for a while , I'd go in .

bimbobaggins · 22/10/2017 16:49

If I was physically unable to carry out my job then I would, if I could be given alternative duties I would go in.

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missionmarine · 22/10/2017 16:51

Like what? I work out the back on deliveries. I couldn’t work on the till for example, my job title is completely different.

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silverbell64 · 22/10/2017 16:52

Just go in mission and let them send you home.

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missionmarine · 22/10/2017 16:53

Yeah I was wondering about that but wasn’t sure if that was worse as no cover?

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jamdonut · 22/10/2017 16:53

Go to minor injuries rather than the GP. Because that is what it sounds like.
And , if you have to ask,then it is not okay to take time off, unless the burn is in such a place you can't hold equipment to do your job. But then that's down to your place of work to find you other duties till you can do it again. I wouldn't take time off for a hand burn, unless it warranted plastic surgery!

RealWomanOhYes · 22/10/2017 16:57

I'd go in and put the ball in their court. You could still unpack deliveries with one hand, just take your time.

jamdonut · 22/10/2017 16:57

By the way, my husband works on the back door of a supermarket, he had an accident at work in which he lost his finger and badly damaged his hand. He had to go into work with all his bandages on and his arm strapped up and they HAD to find him other work to do until his hand was healed enough!

QuestionableMouse · 22/10/2017 16:58

I did for a bad scald. It also needed wrapping.

I work in a job where my hands are constantly in and out of (sometimes dirty) water and where I'm emptying bins so based my choice on that.

jamdonut · 22/10/2017 16:59

WThat was several months later, I should add!

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