Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

Important note
An employer who dismisses an injured worker is guilty of an offence if:
(a) the worker is dismissed because the employee is not fit for employment
as a result of the injury, and
(b) the employee is dismissed within 6 months after the employee first
became unfit for employment.
Workers Compensation Act 1987
SECTION THREE
Safety Matters A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives
Other Important Employer Responsibilities
There are a number of other obligations that must be integrated into an
employer’s system for managing injuries.
Employers must:
1. Have a summary of the Act on display in the workplace (Section 231).
The poster should include details of the RTW coordinator (Category 1
employer) and the workers compensation insurer.
2. Have an accessible Register of Injuries book in each place of work (Sections
63 and 256).
Note that the worker or any person on his/her behalf may write details of
the injury in the Register.
3. Provide a claim form to an injured worker on request.
4. Forward a claim for workers compensation, or any other information
related to a claim, to the insurer within 7 days (Section 69).
5. Respond to any request for information from the insurer within 7 days
(Section 69).
6. Pay workers any monies received for workers compensation, as soon as
practicable (Section 69).
Important note
Employers may be penalised with fines of up to $5 500 for not complying
with their injury management obligations.
A Summary of Workers Compensation in NSW
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