Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

RTBU OHS Fact Sheet 1:
Accident and injury notifi cation
what you need to know
It is important for employers and employees to notify their insurance company
and WorkCover of all workplace accidents and injuries no matter how small.
Workplaces are required by law to keep accident and injury registers at each
workplace. All workplaces are required to have hazard reporting mechanisms
in place. Near miss incidents should also be recorded.
All new employees must undergo induction training on how to report hazards
to management.
It’s the law notifi cation to workcover
Employers are required to notify WorkCover immediately under clause
341 of the OHS Regulation 2001 if a serious workplace accident or injury
occurs. The OHS Regulation 2001 outlines what incidents have to be reported
immediately.
This must be done immediately!
Listed below are the requirements of what types of injuries need to be notified.
The Law requires the employer to notify under clause 341; however, Unions
NSW encourages union delegates and OHS representatives to also notify
WorkCover of any other incidents that may fall outside this list.
What accidents, incidents and injuries
require immediate notifi cation to workcover?
Employers must notify Work Cover immediately if there is a serious incident,
which involves any of the following:
• A fatality
• Someone loses consciousness
• Someone is electrocuted
• Someone is assaulted
• Major damage to any plant, equipment, building or structure
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