Notify VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents
Death, serious injury, illness or dangerous incident must be notified to WorkSafe immediately.
Who must comply
All VIC employers and PCBUs.
What triggers it
Notifiable incident at a workplace.
When due
Immediately by phone; written notice within 48 hours.
Evidence required
Incident notification (WorkSafe form), incident investigation report, scene preservation evidence.
Max penalty
Significant civil and criminal penalties for failure to notify; preserves WorkSafe's right to investigate
Summary
Sections 37-39 of the OHS Act 2004 (Vic) require notification to WorkSafe Victoria immediately by phone, then within 48 hours in writing, of notifiable incidents involving death, serious injury or illness, or dangerous incident.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents?
- All VIC employers and PCBUs.
- What triggers VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents?
- Notifiable incident at a workplace.
- When is VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents due?
- Immediately by phone; written notice within 48 hours.
- What is the maximum penalty for VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents?
- Significant civil and criminal penalties for failure to notify; preserves WorkSafe's right to investigate
- What evidence is required for VIC WorkSafe of notifiable WHS incidents?
- Incident notification (WorkSafe form), incident investigation report, scene preservation evidence.
Source: https://worksafe.vic.gov.au/notifiable-incidents. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.