How do I report an incident to WorkSafe?
Reporting an incident Confirm the incident is reportable. Find out what type of incidents must be reported. Ensure the incident scene is not disturbed until an inspector arrives. Sites can only be disturbed to protect a person's health or safety, help someone who is injured or to make the site safe. Notify WorkSafe immediately by calling 132 360.
What is classed as a reportable incident?
What is classed as a reportable incident? Mines and mine sites have an additional reporting requirement to notify ‘reportable incidents’. A ‘reportable incident’ for mining operations is an unplanned event or situation that results in, or has the potential to result in, injury, ill health, damage or loss.
What is a notifiable incident in the workplace?
A notifiable incident is an unplanned or uncontrolled incident in relation to a workplace that exposes the health and safety of workers or others to a serious risk arising from immediate or imminent exposure to: a substance escaping, spilling, or leaking an implosion, explosion or fire gas or steam escaping