Do I need to notify Workcover of accidents that happen at my workplace?
Certain accidents and events must be notified to WorkCover. This requirement applies to accidents involving students and visitors as well as staff. Advice on when accidents need to be notified and procedures for notification can be found in Memorandum DN/04/00040 – “Notification of Work-related Incidents under the OHS Regulation 2001 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998” . A sample of moderate to minor incidents that must be reported include the following: • An injury (supported by a medical certificate) that results in the person being unfit for a continuous period of at least 7 calendar days, to carry out his or her usual activities. In the case of a student this means unfit, for a period of at least 7 calendar days, to attend school or to carry out the student’s usual activities at school. • An illness (supported by a medical certificate) related to work processes that results in the person being unfit, for a continuous period of at least 7 calendar
