The following incidents and injuries must be reported:
Call WorkCover immediately on 13 10 50 as an urgent investigation may be needed, and:
Refer to part 3 – Incident Notification of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) and clause 699 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
Please refer to the legislation links for more information about what is notifiable. A guide to incident notification will be available from early January 2012.
Note: The work health and safety legislation requires preservation of the incident site until an inspector attends (or the inspector or regulator directs otherwise). Refer to section 39 of the WHS Act.
Other incidents involving an injury or illness where workers compensation is payable
Other incidents involving and injury or illness where workers compensation is payable or may be payable such as for lost time and/or medical expenses:
There is no need to notify WorkCover as the Scheme Agent or insurer advises WorkCover of these incidents.
Refer to section 42 and section 44 of the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 and clause 40 of Workers Compensation Regulation 2010.
Note: Employers may avoid paying a claims excess if there is an injury by notifying their Scheme Agent or insurer within the required timeframes.
Call 13 10 50 for more information.