Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

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CONTENTS
What is Workers Compensation? 3
When are Workers Covered by Compensation? 4
Employer Responsibilities Under the Law 6
What an injured worker needs to do if they are injured 9
SECTION THREE
Safety Matters A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives
Nominated Treating Doctor – Their Role 10
Steps in making a Claim for Compensation 11
Compensation Payments 13
Weekly Benefi ts Table 17
Total Incapacity 18
Partial Incapacity 19
What Are Suitable Duties? 21
Reasonable Efforts to Return to Work – What the Law Says 23
Injury Management is a System 24
Summary of Frequently asked Workers Compensation Questions 30
Workers Compensation Checklist 33
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A Summary of Workers Compensation in NSW
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