Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

Accident and injury notifi cation –
what employees need to do
Accident and injury notifi cation checklist
In the event of an injury follow the following steps:
1. Give notice of the injury as soon as possible to the employer, or anyone
designated by the employer, such as a supervisor or a manager. This can
be in writing or verbally. It MUST be given before an injured worker
leaves or resigns from their job.
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Safety Matters A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives
2. For a claim for hearing loss, notification must be given in writing.
3. Advise your union representative.
4. Record the injury in the Workplace Injury Register. If your workplace
does not have a Workplace Register of Injuries Book then contact your
safety representative, workplace union delegate or union, to ensure that
one is established immediately.
5. Make an appointment to see your treating doctor. You will need to
notify the doctor that it is a ‘long’ or ‘double consultation’ when you
make the appointment to ensure the appropriate consultation time is
available. Remember, your doctor’s first priority is your health so they
will be supportive.
6. Fill in all necessary paperwork and claim forms. KEEP A COPY OF
EVERYTHING.
7. If treatment is needed then get a WorkCover medical certificate. Comply
with your Return to Work plan.
8. You must co-operate with the insurer and attend (if necessary) a medical
examination with a medical practitioner arranged and paid for by the
employer in reasonable time. You have the right to choose your own
doctor.
9. You must notify the insurer of your nominated treating doctor (the
doctor of your choice), and also provide up to date WorkCover medical
certificates to the insurance company.
If after following all of these procedures you are still having difficulty in lodging
a Workers Compensation claim then contact your Union for assistance.
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