Bite-Size HR: The Third Bite
Published: December 7, 2023
Workplace Health & Safety Adviser, Jennifer, takes us through what to do if one of our workers has an accident.
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What do I do if one of my workers has an
accident?
Business owners have a responsibility to
immediately notify or report a workplace
incident to their state or territory
health and safety regulator when a
serious injury illness or dangerous
incident has occurred at work.
The steps to follow if such an event
occurs are: As a priority you should provide first
aid and seek medical assistance for the
injured worker. Contact emergency services on Triple
zero. Preserve the site including any plant
substance or structure but ensure that
no one else is going to be injured.
Sites can be disturbed if to protect a
person's health and safety, help someone
who is injured or make an area safe.
Finally you should contact Peninsula's
Health and Safety Advice Line on 1300
651-415 where we can assist you to
determine if the events fit into the
category of the notifiable incident, and
ensure that you meet your health and
safety obligations when notifying the
regulator
