Reporting Incidents and Injuries to WorkSafe ACT

• Overview

Overview

Employers must immediately report serious incidents to WorkSafe ACT.

Find out more about how to report an incident to WorkSafe ACT.

In the event of a major incident or should you require a visit to your workplace after 5pm Monday – Friday or on weekends, a WorkSafe ACT Inspector can be contacted on the following numbers:

Occupational Health & Safety – 0419 120 028 

Dangerous Substances – 0419 120 028 

Employers must report any of the following injuries:

• A worker is injured and loses consciousness.
• A worker is sent for medical treatment by a first aid attendant or supervisor.
• A worker has an injury or disease that needs medical treatment.
• A worker states that he or she is going to get medical treatment or has already received medical treatment for an injury or disease.
• A worker is (or claims to be) unable to do his or her job because of any injury or disease.
• An artificial limb, eyeglasses, dentures, or hearing aid is broken in the incident.

What is a serious incident?

Serious incidents include the following:

• a fatality or serious injury
• a major release of a  hazardous substance
• a major structural failure or collapse of a building, bridge, tower, crane, hoist, temporary construction  support system, or excavation
• a blasting accident that causes personal injury, or any other dangerous incident involving explosives, whether or not there is an injury.