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WHS notifiable incident timer

A workplace death, serious injury, illness or dangerous incident must be notified immediately by phone and in writing within 48 hours. This tool surfaces the correct regulator and tracks both clocks.

Last verified: 28 May 2026

Incident details

State / territory of incidentOccurrence date + time

Incident type

Death of a personWorker, contractor, visitor — any person on the siteSerious injury or illnessAmputation, serious head injury, hospital admission (most), severe burns/lacerations, surgery requirementDangerous incident (near miss with serious harm potential)Uncontrolled implosion/explosion, electric shock, fall from height, collapse of structurePsychosocial — serious incidentWitnessed traumatic event, alleged serious workplace bullying with serious harmNot notifiable (sprain, minor injury, no hospital, etc.)Sprain, minor cut, first-aid case, no medical treatment

Response status

Phone notification to SafeWork NSW done (13 10 50)Written notification submitted (within 48 hours)Incident scene preserved (no disturbance except safety)

Status

compliant

Written deadline

48h

06/07/2026, 08:22:00

Call now

13 10 50 — SafeWork NSW

Steps

CALL SafeWork NSW immediately on 13 10 50. Phone notification is the legal trigger — written follows within 48 hours.
Submit written notification via the SafeWork NSW portal within 48 hours of occurrence. Use the prescribed form; include incident facts, persons involved, immediate corrective actions.
✓ Scene preserved.

Sources

Reference tool — not legal advice. For active incidents, call the regulator first using the phone number provided. Industrial manslaughter offences apply in most states for serious incidents.

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