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Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

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The register should be filled in as soon as possible so that accurate information<br />

can be obtained.<br />

Particulars:<br />

Name <strong>of</strong> injured worker<br />

Address<br />

Age<br />

Occupation<br />

Industry in which worker was engaged<br />

Operation in which worker was<br />

engaged at time <strong>of</strong> injury<br />

SECTION FOUR<br />

<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives<br />

Date <strong>of</strong> injury<br />

Hour am pm<br />

Nature <strong>of</strong> injury:<br />

Cause <strong>of</strong> injury<br />

Remarks<br />

(Signed)<br />

(Address)<br />

(Date)<br />

Hazard reporting requirements<br />

All employers are required by the law to report all workplace hazards. They<br />

must also take reasonable care in identifying all the hazards in their workplace.<br />

For more information on this process see the <strong>Union</strong>Safe Risk Assessment<br />

Information Sheet.<br />

When employers take into account all foreseeable hazards they must not only<br />

consider employees but must also consider anyone else entering onto the place<br />

<strong>of</strong> work (For example; contractors, members <strong>of</strong> the public or delivery people).<br />

Further information<br />

This Information Sheet is recommended as a guide only <strong>and</strong> is not a substitute<br />

for pr<strong>of</strong>essional or legal advice. If you need clarification or further advice please<br />

consult your <strong>Union</strong>.<br />

See also Information on Workers Compensation.<br />

OHS Factsheets<br />

6<br />

RAIL<br />

TRAM AND BUS<br />

U N<br />

I O N

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