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| Document Title | Overview |
| 2004 Amendments to the OHS (CE) Act | Details the 2004 amendments to the OHS Act. |
| 2006 Amendments to the OHS(CE) Act (HSMA Act) | The Act introduces a number of changes which affect workplace health and safety arrangements. |
| 2006 Amendments to the OHS(CE) and SRC Act (Coverage Act) | Extended the coverage of the OHS Act to organisations licensed under the SRC Act. |
| A guide to the assessment of the degree of permanent impairment (PIG) Second Edition | This guide is divided into two parts, addressing the claims process for injuries that result in permanent impairment. |
| Abrasive Blasting | Abrasive blasting is used to clean surfaces such as steel, brick, cement and concrete |
| Accepting liability for a claim | This fact sheet explains the process of accepting a claim. |
| Access to leave and release of Comcare payments | This form is to be completed if an employee wants access to leave entitlements pending the determination of their compensation leave by Comcare. |
| Accredited Training courses for HSRs from within the Commonwealth jurisdiction | Health and safety representatives (HSRs) need relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to exercise their powers for the purpose of promoting and ensuring the health and safety of members of designated work groups. HSRs are able to obtain such knowledge and skills through attendance at HSR training courses accredited by the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission under the OHS Act. |
| Accrediting HSR Training courses | Health and safety representatives (HSRs) need relevant knowledge and skills to enable them to exercise their powers for the purpose of promoting and ensuring the health and safety of members of designated work groups. |
| Additional advice to claimants | |
| Administration of Radiation Claims | The administration of all new radiation claims from Commonwealth employees are now the responsibility of State Offices and the self-administrators (Department of Defence, Australia Post and Telecom). |
| Advice for injured workers - Permanent impairment payments: lump sums and section 45 elections | |
| Agency update forms completion guide [pdf] | |
| Aids and appliances | 'Aids or appliances' is the term used for equipment that, as a result of an injured employee's injury, may be required to assist in performing a range of tasks. This fact sheet outlines what aids and appliances are in this context. |
| Air-Conditioning and Thermal Comfort in Australian Public Service Offices | Information for health and safety representatives. |
| All about workers' compensation: A guide for employees injured at work before 13 April 2007 | This booklet is for Commonwealth and ACT Government employees seeking to claim workers' compensation for work-related injury or illness, where the date of injury is from 1 December 1988 to 12 April 2007. |
| All about workers' compensation: A guide for employees injured at work on or after 13 April 2007 | This booklet is for Commonwealth and ACT Government employees seeking to claim workers' compensation for work-related injury or illness, where the date of injury is on or after 13 April 2007. |
| All about workers' compensation: A guide for employees injured before December 1988 | This booklet is for Commonwealth and ACT Government employees seeking to claim workers' compensation for work-related injury or illness, where the date of injury is before 1 December 1988. |
| Amendment to referral for rehabilitation assessment (SRC 248) [pdf] | |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Claims for non-economic loss in respect of permanent impairments which occurred before 1 December 1988 | On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to the entitlement to non-economic loss payments for permanent impairments suffered prior to the introduction of the Act. |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Common law remedies for dependants of deceased employees | On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to common law remedies for dependants of deceased employees. |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Compensation payable for hearing loss under section 24 | On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to compensation payable for hearing loss under section 24. |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Incapacity payments to employees aged over 63 | On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to compensation for incapacity payable to employees aged over 63. |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Normal Weekly Earnings for Former Employees | On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to maintaining payments for former employees at a minimum level of 70% of normal weekly earnings (NWE). |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Income to be Taken into Account in Determining Amount of Compensation |
On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to the income to be taken into account in determining amount of compensation. |
| Amendment to the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Definition of "Week" for the Purposes of ss19(2) |
On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to the definition of “week” for the purposes of ss19(2). |
| Amendments to the SRC Act as a result of the passing of the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws – General Law Reform) Act 2008 | |
| Application Fee for Initial Approval as a Comcare Rehabilitation provider $2000 | This form is to be used by workplace rehabilitation providers (WRP) when applying for approval. |
| Application for certificate of Compliance | Major Hazard Facility - Occupational Health and Safety (Safety Standards) Regulations 1994 – Part 9 |
| Application for Household or Attendant Care and child care Services | This form is to be completed if you wish to claim for household help or attendant care. |
| Application for lump sum payment Section 137 | |
| Application for Regular Part Time work | Guidance on the application of part time work as provided for in the Comcare Enterprise Agreement 2010-2011 |
| Application form for initial approval as a rehabilitation program provider (Workplace rehabilitation provider) | This form is for applicants seeking approval to become a rehabilitation program provider (workplace rehabilitation provider) under the Act. |
| Application of the GST to payment rates set by the SRC Act | The new tax system introduces a goods and services tax (GST). |
| ARP Directory update form | This form allows Approved Rehabilitation providers to update their details on the COMCARE ARP Directory |
| Asbestos | Asbestos is a hazardous substance with carcinogenic properties. |
| Asbestos and the Commonwealth Employment | Provides information about health effects of exposure to asbestos and compensation arrangements. |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - Asbestos-related liabilities for South Australia and Tasmanian Railways | Describes Comcare's policy in managing claims for asbestos exposure at South Australian and Tasmanian Railways |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - Causation and Contributory Negligence in Claims for Asbestos Induced Lung Cancer | Describes Comcare's policy in relation to the management of claims for asbestos-induced lung cancer |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - Combat Defence in ARC Act Claims | Describes Comcare's policy in relation to pleading the combat defence in common law asbestos-related claims |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - Commonwealth Knowledge of Dangers of Asbestos | Describe Comcare's policy in relation to the knowledge of the dangers of asbestos |
| Asbestos Legal guidance Note - Date of Injury for Purpose of Common Law Asbestos Disease & Statute of Limitation Defences | Describes Comcare's policy in relation to when an injury occurs for the purposes of latent asbestos related diseases |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - Dependency claims and off-setting issues under the ARC Act | Describes Comcare's policy in relation to off-setting claims |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - Management of claims against Comcare by BHP Billiton Ltd for contribution towards claims by workers exposed to asbestos at BHP’s Whyalla shipyards | Describes Comcare's policy in relation to the management of cross claims by BHP relating to workers exposed to asbestos at BHP's Whyalla shipyards |
| Asbestos Legal Guidance Note - NSW Dust Diseases Board | Describes Comcare's policy in relation to the management of DDB paybacks under the Workers' Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942 NSW |
| Attachment A: Individual Plant Items for Multiple Application Form for New Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 233) [xls] | |
| Attachment A: Individual Plant Items for Multiple Application Form for Renewal of Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 232) [xls] | |
| Attachment A: Individual Plant Items for Multiple Notification Form for Compliance with Maintenance Requirement for Plant other than Tower Cranes (SRC 231) [xls] | |
| Attachment B: Statement by Employer for Multiple Application Form for New Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 146) [doc] | |
| Attachment B: Statement by Employer for Multiple Application Form for Renewal of Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 219) [doc] | |
| Attachment B: Statement by Employer for Multiple Notification Form for Compliance with Maintenance Requirement for Plant other than Tower Cranes (SRC 145) [doc] | |
| Attendance at a medical examination | |
| Attendance at a vocational assessment | |
| Australian Defence Industries - Licence | To advise Comcare Australia staff of procedures for the management of compensation claims lodged by employees of Australian Defence Industries Ltd (ADI), resulting from the granting of a Class 3 licence to ADI. |
| Authority for release of superannuation information | This form authorises ComSuper to provide Comcare with details relating to the employee ceasing employment. |
| Authority to release medical information | Employee signs this form to permit Comcare, or an Approved Rehabilitation Provider, to obtain medical information from doctors, hospitals etc. |
| Avoiding potential conflict of interest in the provision of occupational rehabilitation services | This advice provides guidance to determining authorities on how rehabilitation authorities should avoid potential conflict of interest when engaging an approved rehabilitation provider (ARP). |
| AWOTEF November Quarter 2009 | |
| AWOTEFA | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 11 17 November 2005. |
| AWOTEFA | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) effective 18 November 2004. |
| AWOTEFA 17 August 2006 | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 17 August 2006. |
| AWOTEFA 17/05/2007 | |
| AWOTEFA 18 May 2006 | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 18 May 2006. |
| AWOTEFA 2 March 2006 | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 23 February 2006. |
| AWOTEFA August Quarter 2008 | |
| AWOTEFA August Quarter 2009 | |
| AWOTEFA February Quarter 2008 | |
| AWOTEFA February Quarter 2009 | |
| AWOTEFA May Quarter 2008 | |
| AWOTEFA May Quarter 2009 | |
| AWOTEFA November Quarter 2007 | |
| AWOTEFA November Quarter 2008 | |
| AWOTEFA Update under s19(5) effective 17 August 2000 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under s19(5) effective 18 May 2000 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under s19(5) effective 2 March 2000 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under subsection 19(5) 2010/10 | Informs determining authorities of a change to the figure of 150% Average Weekly ordinary Time Earnings for Full Time Adults |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 1 March 2001 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under ss19(5) effective 13 Nov 2003 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 14 Aug 2003 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 14 November 2002 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 15 August 2002 Final | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under ss19(5) effective 15 November 2001 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 16 August 2001 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 16 May 2002 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 16 November 2000 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 17 May 2001 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under ss19(5) effective 19 August 2004 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under ss19(5) effective 20 February 2003 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under ss19(5) effective 20 March 2004 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA UPDATE UNDER ss19(5) EFFECTIVE 21 Feb 2002 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under ss19(5) effective 22 May 2003 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA update under ss19(5) effective 26 February 2004 | Subsection 19(5) of the SRC Act provides for a ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks. |
| AWOTEFA Update under sub-section 19(5) | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 18 August 2005. |
| AWOTEFA Update under sub-section 19(5) | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 19 May 2005. |
| AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) | AWOTEFA update under sub-section 19(5) – effective 24 February 2005. |
| AWOTEFA update under subsection 19(5) 2010/05 | Informs determining authorities of a change to the figure of 150% Average Weekly ordinary Time Earnings for Full Time Adults |
| AWOTEFA update under subsection 19(5) 2010/09 | Informs determining authorities of a change to the figure of 150% Average Weekly ordinary Time Earnings for Full Time Adults |
| AWOTEFA update under subsection 19(5) 2011/01 | |
| AWOTEFA update under subsection 19(5) 2011/02 | |
| Better practice guidance to decision making | Central to good decision making is decision makers’ understanding of the legal and administrative framework in which decisions should be made. |
| Better practice guidance to decision making | Central to good decision making is decision makers’ understanding of the legal and administrative framework in which decisions should be made. |
| Better Practice Guide : OHS Reporting in annual reports | The guide is designed to assist premium paying agencies in reporting important information concerning the health and safety of workers. The guide addresses section 74 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 which applies to all Commonwealth Entities |
| Beyond working well: A better practice guide (Pub 77) | A practical approach to improving psychological injury prevention and management in the workplace. |
| Body Stressing - Risk Management Checklist | Risk management is the primary tool used to prevent workplace injury and disease. This checklist is designed to assist managers, workplace health staff and rehabilitation providers with identifying and addressing risks of body stressing injury. |
| Body stressing injuries - Key messages for agency leaders (Pub 63) | Body Stressing injuries include a range of soft tissue injuries which can occur through manual handling or repetitive movement. |
| Body stressing injuries - Key messages for case managers (Pub 64) | Body Stressing injuries include a range of soft tissue injuries which can occur through manual handling or repetitive movement. |
| Body stressing injuries - Key messages for rehabilitation providers (Pub 65) | Body Stressing injuries include a range of soft tissue injuries which can occur through manual handling or repetitive movement. |
| Building a case to invest in OHS and organisational health | This publication outlines the elements of organisational health, the benefits employers can expect to receive from investing in organisational health initiatives and how to write a business case to obtain funding for investment. |
| Bullying at work - A guide for employees | This guide provides advice to individuals who believe they have experienced, or are experiencing, bullying in the workplace. |
| Bullying case study | This real life case highlights the need for managers and employers to follow their duty of care and deal responsibly with incidents of workplace bullying. |
| Bullying Policy Checklist for employees | A good bullying policy should clearly outline the related issues and provide the framework for how your organisation will manage bullying in the workplace. |
| Bullying risk factor checklist | This checklist is designed to assist employers conduct regular checks to identify signs of bullying in their workplace. |
| Bullying Risk Management Tool | This tool describes each step of a risk management process for creating a positive, bully-free workplace. |
| Business Continuity Framework | Establishment of procedures for the continuity of business critical process in the event of a critical incident |
| Calculation of Death Benefits | The purpose of this advice to provide guidance on the date that should be used for calculation of benefits under sub-sections 17(3), 17(4) and 17(5) of the SRC Act in cases where an injury to an employee results in death. |
| Call centres: A guide to safe work | This guide provides advice to employers on the potential hazards associated with work in call centres (also known as contact centres) and advice on how to manage those hazards, by giving examples of good practice. |
| Canute Decision - implications for consequential injuries, | |
| Career Interval leave guidelines | Guidance on the leave provisions contained in the Comcare enterprise Agreement 2010-2011 |
| Cash In Transit | The transport, delivery and receipt of valuables, (cash in transit CIT operations) is any service whereby person or persons are involved in the movement of valuables such as cash, securities, jewels, bullion and other financial instruments on behalf of other persons for reward. |
| Centralised management of common law personal injury asbestos claims against the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Authorities. | Information for individuals and their lawyers |
| CEO Direction - Records Management | Describes employee responsibilities to create and maintain all records to support business activities. |
| Certification for industrial equipment | A series of factsheets relating to the certification process for industrial equipment. |
| Cessation of employment form | The employee ceased employment and has a continuing compensation entitlement. |
| Change of Status - Australian Maritime College | The purpose of this advice is to advise Claims Services Officers about the future management of claims lodged by employees of the former Australian Maritime College. |
| Charter of Partnership Between Comcare and the ACT Commissioner for Public Administration on behalf of ACT Public Sector Agencies and Territory Instrumentalities 2005-2007 | Details the cooperative approach between Comcare and ACT Commissioner for Public Administration and ACT agencies and Territory Instrumentalities ("ACT public sector agencies") for the effective management of work-related injury in the ACT public sector. |
| Checklist to Identify Plant Hazards | The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide a checklist with a range of questions to be asked in the workplace. |
| CIS access request form | |
| Claim for Aids or Appliances excluding hearing aids | This form is to be completed if you wish to claim for an aid or appliance. |
| Claim for compensation for a work-related death – Employer information | Comcare has received a Claim for compensation for a work-related death. Your agency has been identified as the deceased’s employer. |
| Claim for compensation for a work-related death | This form is to be completed if you wish to claim compensation for the work-related death of an Australian or ACT government employee. |
| Claim for incapacity for work – ex (Commonwealth) employee in self-employment statement of earnings (hours worked) | In calculating your compensation payments for any period you claim your work capacity was restricted by your compensable injury, COMCARE must take into account your ‘actual earnings’. |
| Claim for incapacity for work – ex (Commonwealth) employee statement of earnings in actual employment | In calculating your compensation payments for any period you claim your work capacity was restricted by your compensable injury, Comcare must take into account the amount of income that you earned in all paid employment (including self-employment). |
| Claim for incapacity for work – paid employment record of earnings | In calculating your compensation payments for any period you claim your work capacity was restricted by your compensable injury, Comcare must take into account the amount of income that you earned in all paid employment (including self-employment). |
| Claim for incapacity for work – self-employment record of earnings | In calculating your compensation payments for any period you claim your work capacity was restricted by your compensable injury, COMCARE must take into account your ‘actual earnings’. |
| Claim for workers' compensation | Two-part claim form where an employee provides details of claim and the employer provides details of employment & comment on claim. |
| Claimant charter: What you should expect from Comcare and your employer | This is Comcare's claimant charter. It lets you know what you should expect from Comcare if you lodge a workers' compensation claim with Comcare. It also outlines your rights and responsibilities. |
| Claiming Workers Compensation | Claiming Workers Compensation is a fact sheet outlining what you should expect from Comcare and your employer |
| Claims for non-economic loss in respect to permanent impairment | On 7 December 2000, the Government introduced the SRCOLA Bill into Parliament. The Bill proposes amendments to the SRC Act which relate, among other things, to compensation for non-economic loss in respect of injuries resulting in permanent impairment which occurred before 1 December 1988. |
| Claims Management Audit Tool | An introduction to claims management auditing under the SRC Act and the criteria against which claims management systems are assessed. |
| Claims Management Privacy Advice | This advice has been developed by Comcare in consultation with licensed authorities and corporations, the Department of Defence, unions representing claimants’ interests and the Federal Privacy Commissioner. |
| Claims Management Systems Audit Tool | |
| Claims Policy & Procedures Manual | Policy and Procedures which provide guidance and advice to Claims Services Officers on: Ability to Earn, Accounts, Agency Classifications, Aids and Appliances, Authority and Consent to Release Medical Information, Claim File Maintenance, Commitment Claims, Communication Protocols, Determining No Present Liability, Diaries, Employees in Nursing Homes, Handling Legal Advice, Help Desks, Household, Attendant Care and Childcare Services, Inappropriate Access to a Claim, Incapacity Payments, Initial Liability, Legislation Administered by Comcare, Medical Certificate, MD Guidelines Tool, Medical Examination (s57), Medical Report, Medical Treatment & Expenses, Natural Justice. Notification of Newly Reported Condition, Occupational Therapist Assessments, Periodic Review Form, Permanent Impairment, Privacy, Refusal to Deal with Claim, Reconsiderations, Refusal to Deal with Claim (s58), Rehabilitation, Requesting Information from Employees, Requesting Information from employers, Requests for Information under s59 and FOI, Separation Process, Suspensions, Travel because of Medical Treatment or Examinations. Glossary of terms used. |
| Combined claim for time off work/ claim for compensation for period of reduced earnings | Form to be completed by employee and employer when an employee wants to claim for any time off work. |
| Comcare Enterprise Agreement | The broad aim of this Agreement is to support Comcare and its employees to meet the functions of working with employees and employers as they create safe and healthy workplaces and assist injured employees. |
| Comcare Health and Safety Management Arrangements | This document sets out Comcare’s health and safety management arrangements (HSMAs). These arrangements, developed in consultation between Comcare and its employees, outline the development, promotion, management and review of measures to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees at work. |
| Comcare Investigation Guidelines | |
| Comcare Legal Services Branch Practice Management Manual | Sets out practices and procedures for the performance of certain work within the General Counsel Group |
| Comcare new customer creation | |
| Comcare work health and safety plan 2010 - 2011 | This plan implements the prevention components of Comcare’s 2015 Strategic Plan by focusing effort on identified health and safety related priorities throughout 2010–11. |
| Comcare Workplace Rehabilitation Provider (consultant) Approval | This form is to be used by workplace rehabilitation provider (WRP) organisations seeking initial approval of consultants |
| Commission Data Warehouse – Data Governance Protocol – March 2008 | This document describes the policies that govern the collection, management, use and security of the Commission Data Warehouse data. |
| Commission Data Warehouse Data Quality Audit Manual Version 1 - August 2010 | Describes the procedures used by Comcare for the Commission Data Warehouse Data Quality Audit program. |
| Commission Data Warehouse Data Quality Audit Strategy Version 2.1 - August 2010 | Describes Comcare’s approach to auditing the integrity of data reported to the Commission Data Warehouse. |
| Commission Data Warehouse Improving Data Quality Guide Version 1 - August 2010 | Provides assistance to determining authorities to improve their data quality processes and includes information on the application and interpretation of the data definitions. The guide also provides example of common issues and errors that have been identified |
| Commission Data Warehouse Specifications - version 1.6 - June 2009 | Describes the requirements for determining authorities under the SRC Act to submit data to the Commission Data Warehouse. |
| Commission Indicator Specifications - October 2009 | Establishes a reporting framework (the Commission indicators) to provide the SRC Commission with an overview of the performance of the jurisdiction. |
| Common Law Asbestos-Related Claims Policy Statement | Describes Comcare's policy in managing common law asbestos-related claims made against Comcare and third party claims brought on behalf of Comcare |
| Common seal | Describes the use and custody of the Comcare Common Seal. |
| Compendium of OHS and Workers' Compensation Statistics - December 2009 | Presents an overview of the Comcare scheme and includes statistical data on the scheme’s OHS and workers’ compensation performance covering the five year period 2004–05 to 2008–09. |
| Compendium of OHS and Workers' Compensation Statistics - December 2009 | Presents an overview of the Comcare scheme and includes statistical data on the scheme’s OHS and workers’ compensation performance covering the five year period 2005–06 to 2009–10. |
| Compensation Claim for Permanent Impairment and non economic loss | This from is to be used if you wish to claim for compensation. |
| Competency based occupational health and safety training (OHS22) | Lists resources that are useful in the development and implementation of competency-based OHS training programs, to meet training responsibilities under the OHS Act. |
| Completing a Notification of Compliance with Maintenance Requirements for Plant other than Tower Cranes | Gives instructions for completing a notification of maintenance for a plant other than a Tower Crane. |
| Completing a Notification of Compliance with Maintenance Requirements for Tower Cranes | Gives instructions for completing a notification of maintenance for a Tower Crane. |
| Completing a Notification of Plant Design | Gives instructions for completing a notification of plant design, |
| Completing a Renewal of Licence top Operate Plant | Gives instructions on renewal of plant licences. |
| Completing a Variation of a Licence to Operate Plant | Gives instructions on applying for a variation of a plant licence. |
| Completing an Application for a New Licence to Operate Plant | Gives instructions on new plant licences. |
| Conduct of Serious Investigations - Standard Operating Procedure | |
| Conducting HSR Elections | An employer's guide to conducting an election for a health and safety representative (HSR) in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. |
| Considerations required before reducing Normal Weekly Earnings under subsection 8(10) | |
| Construction Work - Demolition | Demolition is the dismantling of a building or structure, or part of a building or structure and includes refurbishment or destruction. Demolition is high-risk construction activity and therefore must be planned and controlled according to the regulatory |
| Construction Work - Excavation | Excavation in construction is any operation in which earth, rock, or other material in or on the ground is moved or otherwise displaced by means of tools, equipment, or explosives, and includes earthwork, trenching, wall shafts, tunnelling and underground |
| Construction Work - Induction Training | Induction training for the construction industry is the provision of information, instruction and training in relation to occupational health and safety management arrangements on a construction site. |
| Construction Work - Overview | Construction work is any work on or in the vicinity of a construction site carried out in connection with the construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, decommissioning, and demolition or dismantling |
| Construction Work - Tilt-up and Precast concrete | Tilt-up wall panels and precast concrete construction is where concrete structures are processed ahead of their intended use and erected as part of a structure by lifting them by crane into their final position. |
| Consultation on Health and Safety | The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) has issued guidance for employers consulting on health and safety matters. |
| Contractor Management in Procurement | One way for government agencies to contribute to reducing the incidence of workplace death and injury, is by ensuring people or organisations contracted to provided services or property have a strong OHS management system and a demonstrated commitment to |
| Contribution test and exclusionary factors to be applied to the injury (section 5A) and disease (section 5B) provisions | |
| Cost Centre New or Update | Form for creating or updating cost centre details held by Comcare. |
| Course Registration Form | Learning and Development Training Course Registration Form |
| Coverage for Telstra Subsidiaries | Compensation coverage for three Telstra subsidiaries is unclear. |
| CSL and Filtron eligible for a Licence | On 18 February 1994 the Hon Mr Gary Johns MP, Assistant Minister for Industrial Relations, declared that CSL Ltd and Filtron Pty Ltd are eligible to be granted a licence under Part VIIIB of the SRC Act. |
| Current Licensee List | A list of current licensees and the expiry date of the licence |
| Customer Circulars: Centralisation of asbestos-related claims with Comcare | Information for agencies and controlled companies |
| Dangerous goods | These guidelines outline approaches to managing the risks posed by dangerous goods as well as describing employers' obligations regarding the storage and handling of dangerous goods. |
| Debt of repayment agreement | |
| Decision to Intervene Procedure | Procedure |
| Declaration of National Capital Authority volunteers under the SRC Act 1988 | Minister for Employment, Workplace relations and Small Business, Mr Peter Reith, signed a notice of declaration under Section 5(6). |
| Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Long Distance Air Travel | Where employees regularly undertake long distance air travel, organisations may need to undertake a risk analysis to determine the risk of exposure to employees, with regard to the best medical data available. |
| Definition of Injury and Disease | In October 1999, Comcare issued Jurisdictional Policy Advice No. 1999/01 which outlined the policy approach to interpreting the provisions of the SRC Act regarding the distinction between “injury” and “disease”. |
| Definition of Injury and Disease | Determining authorities are aware of recent decisions in the AAT and the Full Federal Court which will have an impact on the way in which determining authorities will be required to interpret the provisions of the SRC Act regarding the distinction between “injury” and “disease”. |
| Delegation procedures | This information outlines the procedure to be followed in making new delegations so that they are accurate, consistent, lawful, securely stored and readily accessible to all Comcare staff. |
| Determinations to cease benefits – impact of “Oudyn” and other recent decisions | This advice has been developed by Comcare in response to Federal Court and AAT decisions relating to determinations which “cease” compensation benefits. |
| Direct payment update form | |
| Direction to General Counsel | Directs General Counsel to comply with specific obligations applicable to the position. |
| Driver Fatigue | Fatigue is an acute or ongoing state of tiredness that affects employee performance, safety and health and requires rest or sleep for recovery. It is one of the main causes of crashes involving heavy trucks and buses. |
| Effective health and wellbeing programs (PUB 82) | This report outlines the design, development, implementation and evaluation of health and wellbeing programs in the workplace. |
| Electrical Safety | Electrical work involves connecting electrical equipment to, or disconnecting electrical equipment from, a supply of electricity or electrical equipment involving repair, alteration or maintenance of electrical equipment or electrical installation work. |
| Employees' rights and responsibilities | This fact sheet explains the employee's rights and responsibilities under the Comcare scheme. |
| Encouraging Success | This booklet outlines the framework, including the principles and policy, which support Comcare’s performance management system, the Performance and Development Framework (PDF). |
| Engagement | Provides information on conditions of employment, paperwork for prospective employees and onboarding |
| Engagement of Independent Experts in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) | Sets out how Comcare should go about engaging independent experts in matters before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal |
| Estimates of payroll and number of employees for 2010-2011 [pdf] | |
| Examination by Comcare on Information and Documentation Relevant to an Application for Licence Extension | Provides structure to the assessment of licence extensions |
| Examination of Claimants by Legally Qualified Medical Practitioners under Section 57 | To clarify operational procedures concerning examinations of claimants by specialist legally qualified medical practitioners under section 57 of the SRC Act. |
| Exclusionary Provisions – “Hart” for initial liability and reconsiderations after 11 March 2005 | This advice has been developed by Comcare for all determining authorities in response to the Full Federal Court judgement Hart v Comcare [2005] FCAFC 16 (11 March 2005). |
| Executive Level Conditions | The Comcare Executive Level Remuneration Policy provides guidance on the administration of remuneration and entitlements for Executive Level (EL) employees as specified in relevant workplace agreements and Collective/Individual Determinations made under S |
| Exemption of Hired Plant from Licensing | The purpose of this fact sheet is to clarify the conditions for exemption of employers from licensing hired plant |
| Explanation of Permanent Impairment Provisions | |
| Extent of Power of the AAT when reviewing decisions made by Determining Authorities. | The Lees v Comcare and Comcare v O’Donohue decisions by the Full Federal Court have an impact on the review powers of the AAT. |
| External Service Offer | A high level summary of the activities undertaken by Comcare in each ongoing service delivery segment - external |
| Eye Health in the Workplace | This fact sheet complements the publication Guidance on the management of eye health in the workplace (OHS 63). The publication provides more general advice about the management of eye health to help ensure a working environment that is safe and without risks. |
| Falls from 2 Metres or More | A fall from any height can cause serious injury or death; however if the fall is from a height of 2 metres or more there is an increase in severity proportionate to the height |
| Federal Court Costs | Sets out the circumstances in which Comcare may seek costs orders in Federal Court and enforce any order |
| Flextime Guidelines | These Guidelines provide flexibility and choice to employees and managers concerning working arrangements and patterns with responsibility for decisions regarding these issues devolved to the work site. |
| Flood recovery | Following the flood disaster in south east Queensland in January 2011 Comcare has developed some guidance material detailing key considerations for Commonwealth employers and workers. |
| Forklift Safety - Reducing the Risks | Guidelines to assist in the implementation of simple safety practices to help reduce the risk of forklift-related injuries. The guide includes four sections: responsibilities of employers, workers and others, physical hazards and safety issues related to forklifts |
| General Conditions of Contract | Comcare's standard terms and conditions that accompany a Purchase Order. |
| General Conditions of Quotation | Information that describes the process for responding to a Request for Quotations. |
| Government leaders, safety leaders | |
| Government safety leaders | Model of best practice and practical tips for agency heads, senior managers and line managers. It incorporates the key elements of the Safe and Sound report. |
| GST Impact on Workers' Compensation Claims Management | To inform the Claims Manager of aspects of A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (the GST Act) which will impact on Comcare's management of workers' compensation claims under the SRC Act. |
| Guidance on applying the principle of merit | Informs managers and staff of Comcare’s policy and guidelines for filling vacancies through promotion transfer and engagement. |
| Guidance on the Management of Eye Health in the Workplace | This guide provides general advice regarding the management of eye health. It is designed to assist employers and their employees to work together to ensure a working environment that is safe and without risks. |
| Guide to Comcare premiums for 2010-11 (Pub 26) | This guide explains key concepts used to determine annual workers' compensation premiums for Australian Government agencies. |
| Guide to Incident Notification | How to determine whether an incident or dangerous occurrence needs to be notified to Comcare under the OHS Act. |
| Guide to prevention, slips, trips and falls | Guidelines to assist employers and supervisors to develop a systematic approach to preventing workplace slips, trips and falls. Includes identification of common hazards, with practical strategies to eliminate and control them. |
| Guide to the assessment of the degree of permanent impairment | The SRC Act provides for payment of lump sum compensation for permanent impairment and non-economic loss resulting from a work-related injury. The amount of compensation payable (if any) is to be assessed by reference to this guide. |
| Guidelines - HSR training in the Commonwealth jurisdiction | Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a key role in improving health and safety in the workplace by ensuring that OHS issues concerning members of the designated work group (DWG) they represent, are communicated to the appropriate person for resolution. The role and powers of HSRs and the requirement for them to undertake a course of training relating to OHS are outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the Act). The Act provides that the training must be provided through a course that is accredited by the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (the SRCC). |
| Guidelines for Obtaining Information from Plant Licence Applications | |
| Guidelines for Studies Assistance | These Guidelines are to advise employees and their team leaders/managers of Comcare's studies assistance procedures. |
| Guidelines Licence Application Evaluation | Information regarding Comcare and the Commission's processes for Licence Application Evaluation |
| Guidelines on resolving workplace issues | These Guidelines have been developed to outline options for informally resolving matters of concern to staff. |
| Guidelines on the preparation and submission of enforceable undertaking evidence | These guidelines provide information to duty holders that have entered into an enforceable undertaking (EU) with Comcare about submitting evidence in a format that facilitates Comcare verifying compliance with an EU. |
| Guidelines: Licence Application Evaluation | Description for 'Guidelines: Licence Application Evaluation' |
| Gym Application Form | Form for applying for a gym. |
| Hazardous Substances Exemptions | Guidance on the application, assessment and approval process for exemptions from prohibitions on hazardous substances with carcinogenic properties. |
| Hazardous substances: Regulations, codes of practice & guidance material - overview | This fact sheet provides an overview of the regulations, codes of practice and guidance material on hazardous substances to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction, as well as to manufacturers and suppliers of hazardous substances to the |
| Hazards of Working in Heat | Working in heat can be unpleasant, lead to illness and under extreme circumstances be fatal. Working in heat may be hazardous when people are carrying out activities where heat is generated (e.g. welding), or when doing work involving significant physical |
| Health and Safety Management Arrangements: A guide to developing HSMAs | Provides guidance on consultation arrangements, a summary of the mandatory requirements for HSMAs and suggestions for additional elements. |
| Health and Safety Representatives Handbook | A guide for HSRs in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. |
| Health surveillance and atmospheric monitoring for hazardous substances | This fact sheet provides an overview to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction on what health surveillance and atmospheric monitoring is needed when dealing with hazardous substances. It outlines the health surveillance and atmospheric m |
| Hearing Aid Request Form | |
| High Court decision in Fellowes v MRCC – implications for determining permanent impairment | |
| I have been overpaid by Comcare, what now? | This information sheet details what is an overpayment, what happens now, tax, ability to repay Comcare |
| Identifying hazards in the workplace A guide for hazards in the workplace | To help program managers and supervisors to understand risk management principles, and practise effective risk management in the workplace. A structured risk management program can lead to better OHS practice and performance. |
| Improving outcomes through rehabilitation management systems: A continuous improvement guide | A guide to help workplaces assess their management of injured workers, identify areas for action and establish a benchmark for improving the rehabilitation management system. |
| Incapacity payments to employees aged over 65 | The Public Service and Merit Protection Commission (PSMPC) and Comcare have issued the self-explanatory advice entitled “The New Public Service Act - Employment after Age 65 and Workers’ Compensation”. |
| Incapacity Payments to Employees in Receipt of Superannuation Benefits | This advice cancels and supersedes JPA 2000/01 in the light of the latest relevant Federal Court decision. |
| Incapacity Payments to Employees in Receipt of Superannuation Benefits Application of Sections 44 and 45 of the SRC Act following the NSW Court of appeal decision in Walsh v Commonwealth |
Determining authorities will be aware of four matters decided in the AAT which have a bearing on the application of ss20-21A of the SRC Act. |
| Incapacity payments to employees receiving superannuation benefits | Comcare recommends a changed approach to calculating incapacity payments where an employee may be eligible to receive benefits under a superannuation scheme. |
| Increase to death benefits – section 17 – Retrospectively applicable from 13 May 2008 | |
| Indexation of benefits sub-section 8(9B) | On 1 July each year determining authorities will increase NWE for ex-employees based on movements in the trend index for the year ending with the previous December quarter. |
| Indexation of Benefits under s13 effective 1 July 2000 | The relevant percentage change for the December quarter 1999 as published by the ABS reflected an increase of 1.8% in the All Groups Consumer Price Index. |
| Indexation of Benefits under s13 effective 1 July 2002 | The relevant percentage change for the December quarter 2001, as published by the ABS, reflected an increase of 3.1% in the All Groups Consumer Price Index. |
| Indexation of benefits under s13 effective 1 July 2004 | The relevant percentage change for the December quarter 2003, as published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, reflected an increase of 2.4% in the All Groups Consumer Price Index. |
| Indexation of benefits under section 13 | |
| Indexation of benefits under section 13 | |
| Indexation of benefits under section 13 | Section 13 of the SRC Act provides for the relevant amounts specified in subsections 17(3), (4) or (5), 18(2), 19(7), (8) or (9), 24(9), 27(2), 29(1) or (3), 30(1) or 137(1) to be indexed on 1 July each year, based on variations in the Consumer Price Index for the previous December to December period. |
| Indexation of benefits under section 13 | Indexation of benefits under section 13 effective 1 July 2005. |
| Indexation of benefits under section 13 and 13AA and insertion of section 13AA prescribing the Wage Price Index for section 17 | |
| Indexation of benefits under section 13 and section 13AA | |
| Indexation of Normal Weekly Earnings for current employees under subsection 8(9F) | |
| Indexation of normal weekly earnings for ex-employees | On 1 October 2001 the SRC Act was amended in several areas, including the provisions relating to the indexation of the normal weekly earnings (NWE) of ex-employees. |
| Indexation of Normal Weekly Earnings for ex-employees under subsection 8(9B) | |
| Indexation of Normal Weekly Earnings for ex-employees under sub-section 8(9B) | |
| Indexation of Normal Weekly Earnings for ex-employees under sub-section 8(9B) | |
| Indexation of Normal Weekly Earnings for current employees under sub-section 8(9F) | |
| Indexation of normal weekly earnings under subsections 8(9B) and 8(9F) | Inform determining authorities about the new percentage increase they need to apply to normal weekly earnings (NEW) in accordance with subsections 8(9B) and 8(9F) of the SRC Act. |
| Indexation of NWE - Indexation of Benefits under s13 effective 1 July 2003 | The relevant percentage change for the December quarter 2002, as published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, reflected an increase of 3.0% in the All Groups Consumer Price Index. |
| Indexation of NWE - Update under ss8(9B) effective 1 July 2002 | On 1 July each year determining authorities will increase NWE for ex-employees based on any increase in the index for the year ending with the previous December quarter. |
| Indexation of NWE - Update under ss8(9B) effective 1 July 2003 | On 1 July each year determining authorities will increase NWE for ex-employees based on any increase in the index for the year ending with the previous December quarter. |
| Indexation of NWE - Update under ss8(9B) effective 1 July 2004 | On 1 July each year determining authorities will increase NWE for ex-employees based on any increase in the index for the year ending with the previous December quarter. |
| Indexation of NWE for ex employees 2 March 2006 | Sub-section 8(9B) of the SRC Act provides for an increase in normal weekly earnings (NWE) for ex-employees by reference to a prescribed index for the year ending 31 December preceding the indexation date. |
| Information employers must obtain and provide about hazardous substances | This fact sheet provides an overview to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction on the information employers must provide to employees about hazardous substances. It outlines employers’ information duties. |
| Information for ex-employees on receiving incapacity payments | Contains information for ex-employees about the requirements when receiving incapacity payments. |
| Information for General Practitioners: Fact sheets | A series of nine (9) fact sheets for General Practitioners outlining the Comcare compensation process. |
| Information manufacturers and suppliers must provide about hazardous substances | This fact sheet provides an overview to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction of the information manufacturers and suppliers must give to employers about hazardous substances. It outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and suppliers |
| Injury Prevention Some practical suggestions for managers | This brochure outlines some practical suggestions for managers to consider that will help to ensure that OHS and injury prevention are given the attention that they require. |
| Inspection Fact Sheet | The fact sheet covers inspections under the current legal and policy framework. It also foreshadows the wider functions and powers of inspectors under the model WHS laws. |
| Instructions for Completing a Multiple Application for a New Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 85) [doc] | |
| Instructions for Completing a Multiple Application for Renewal of Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 87) [doc] | |
| Instructions for Completing a Multiple Notification of Compliance with Maintenance Requirement for Plant other than Tower Cranes (SRC 222) [doc] | |
| Instructions for using the Macro | Gives instructions on how to use the assessor. |
| Interest rate to apply to late compensation payments for injuries resulting in permanent impairment 26(3) | Interest rate to apply to late compensation payments for injuries resulting in permanent impairment, 26(3) effective 25 June 2003. |
| Intervening in Proceedings involving Licensees or the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC) | Sets out the circumstances in which Comcare may intervene in proceedings involving licensees or the MRCC |
| Invalidity retirement | The application for invalidity retirement should be the final step in the management of an injured employee. |
| June 2010 superannuation pension update - sections 20 and 21A | Inform determining authorities of an adjustment to the employer funded notion of Commonwealth Government superannuation pensions. |
| Jurisdiction of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) | Deals with the jurisdiction of the AAT where an application is made to the tribunal for a review of a reviewable decision |
| Jurisdictional Policy Advices | Full list of current Jurisdictional Policy Advices |
| Key features of the Commonwealth workers' compensation scheme | This fact sheet explains the key features of Comcare scheme under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. |
| Kilometre rate under sub-section 16(6) - effective 1 July 2008 | |
| Labelling of Hazardous Substances | This fact sheet provides an overview on the labelling of hazardous substances for employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. It outlines what information should be on the label and who should provide the label. |
| Leadership Commitment - Early rehabilitation assistance to employees (Pub 31) | Implementing a successful program of early rehabilitation assistance requires sound policy, good communication and effective action. This publication outlines how to achieve those objectives, and the benefits of promoting early return to work assistance. |
| Learning and Development Training Calendar | Information on Comcare’s learning and development training |
| Leave Guidelines | Guidance on the leave provisions contained in the Comcare enterprise Agreement 2010-2011 |
| Leaving Comcare | Procedures for separation of engagement |
| Legionnaires’ disease | The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide employers with information on Legionnaires’ disease, the risk factors which contribute to contraction and advice on risk control mechanisms. |
| Licensee Handbook | A comprehensive handbook that addresses the licensee regulation cycle and answers FAQs. |
| Licensee Improvement Program Reporting Template | Provides structure to licensees' yearly reporting |
| Licensing Auditing and Monitoring Operations Manual. SRC Claims and Rehabilitation audits | Operations manual for the conduct of Claims and rehabilitation audits for licensees |
| Life Tables 2002-2004 | To advise determining authorities of the publication of new life tables which are relevant for the calculation of benefits under section 137 of the Act. |
| Literature review into best practice for preventing and managing customer aggression | This literature review defines customer aggression and identifies measures that can be taken to prevent and manage the risks associated with this occupational hazard. |
| Looking after your employees during times of change | Guidance for employers to integrate occupational health and safety and risk management into corporate planning during times of organisational change. |
| Major hazard Facilities - Guidance on completion of annual report | |
| Major Hazard facilities - Safety management System | |
| Major hazard facilities - Safety report | This publication provides the employer with guidance on how to prepare a safety report outline and the final safety report for an MHF, which are both requirements of the regulations. |
| Major Hazard Facilities: An overview of the Commonwealth Legislation | An overview of the Commonwealth legislation. |
| Managing unsatisfactory performance | These guidelines explain the process for dealing with unsatisfactory behaviour or performance that is not covered by Code of Conduct or personal or medical issues. |
| Manifest Quantities of Dangerous Goods and Pipelines which Transfer Dangerous Goods | Notification Form |
| Manifest Quantities of Dangerous Goods and Pipelines which Transfer Dangerous Goods | Instructions for completing Notification Form |
| Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous substances | This fact sheet provides an overview of hazardous substances Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. It outlines what a MSDS is, how to get one and what information should be provided. |
| Meaning of 'contributed to in a material degree' in the definition of 'disease' in the Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 | This advice is about the meaning of ‘contributed to in a material degree’ contained in the definition of ‘disease’ and the process that can be applied against claims to establish whether a sufficient employment contribution to a claimed illness exists. |
| Medical certificate for worker's compensation | Comcare's version of a Doctor's Certificate. Form should be completed by the employee's treating doctor. |
| Medical diagnosis and prognosis form | This form is used by the treating medical or health practitioner and completed following consideration of the Pre-Injury Work Description and Potential Suitable Duties forms. |
| Medical records, reports and certificates | This fact sheet outlines how Medical practitioners should be aware that medical notes and letters to health practitioners about an employee’s condition may, in the case of workers’ compensation claims, be released to third parties in certain circumstances |
| Medical services claim | Form to be used by employee when claiming for the cost of medical treatment, such as a doctor's consultation. |
| Multiple Application Form: New Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 68) [doc] | |
| Multiple Application Form: Renewal of a Licence to Operate Plant (SRC 70) [doc] | |
| Multiple Notification Form: Compliance with Maintenance Requirement for Plant other than Tower Cranes (SRC 218) [doc] | |
| National Audit Tool | An introduction to OHS management auditing under the SRC Act and the criteria against which OHS management systems are assessed. |
| National Occupational Health and Safety Committee - terms of reference | Guidelines for the operation and management of Comcare OHS committee. |
| Negotiation an Taxation of Costs | Provides guidance on reaching an agreement on costs |
| New Licence to Operate Plant | This form is to be used when applying for a new plant licence. |
| Normal Weekly Earnings in a Changed Remuneration Environment | Replaces the relevant provisions of JPA No 2001/16. |
| Normal Weekly Earnings in a Changed Remuneration Environment | On 26 September 2001 the SRCC agreed to a proposed jurisdictional approach to the calculation of normal weekly earnings (NWE) under the provisions of the SRC Act. |
| Notice of Declaration by the Minister for ACT volunteers | To advise you about the declaration of ACT volunteers as employees under the SRC Act. |
| Notice of Declaration by the Minister for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Services Company | To advise you about the declaration of the ARTC Services Company as a ‘Commonwealth authority’. |
| Notice of Declaration by the Minister for members of emergency response teams, who are operating at the direction of Emergency Management Australia | To advise Claims Services Officers about the declaration of members of emergency response teams, who are operating at the direction of Emergency Management Australia |
| Notice of Declaration by the Minister for personnel participating in relief missions arranged by Commonwealth agencies following the tsunami in the Indian Ocean on 26 December 2004. | To advise you about the declaration of personnel participating in relief missions arranged by Commonwealth agencies following the tsunami in the Indian Ocean on 26 December 2004. |
| Notice of Declaration by the Minister for Snowy Hydro Limited Employees | Minister declares SHL to be a Commonwealth authority. |
| Notice of new Commonwealth agency: Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) | To advise you about the establishment of the new Commonwealth agency: the AUASB and the eligibility of its employees to make claims under the SRC Act. |
| Notice of the rate applicable to 'weekly interest on the lump sum' - subsection 21(5) | Inform determining authorities of a change to the rate of the 'weekly interest on the lump sum' from 1 July 2010. |
| Notices | A list of licence applications and extension that are to be considered by the SRCC |
| Notices of Declaration under OHS Act | A list of notices of declaration under the OHS Act. |
| Notification decision flowchart | The flowchart is designed to assist employers in the decision-making process of deciding what is notifiable. |
| Notification Form: Compliance with Maintenance Requirements for Plant other than Tower Cranes | This form is to be used when notifying of maintenance for a plant other than a Tower Crane. |
| Notification Form: Compliance with Maintenance Requirements for Tower Cranes | This form is to be used when notifying of maintenance for a Tower Crane. |
| Notification of a Commonwealth Potential Major Hazard Facility - Notification Pack | This notification pack provides detailed information to employers regarding: a) the type of facilities that meet the definition of a potential MHF and must notify Comcare; b) information required for notification; c) timeframes for notification; and d) de |
| Notification of change of bank account details | For use by claimants whose incapacity benefit is paid directly into their bank account & who wish to advise a change in bank account details. |
| Notification of Plant Design | This form is to be used when notifying of design. |
| Occupational Diving | This fact sheet deals with occupational diving which is defined as diving for the purposes of work. |
| Officewise | This guide is designed as a resource for managers, supervisors and anyone involved in office work. |
| OHS (CE)A(EIC) Act 2004 | An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991, and for related purposes. |
| OHS Act Legislative Training Program | Comcare delivers training modules to all OHS staff. Each module is devoted to separate area/section of the OHS Act. Training session include issues such as duty of care, investigations, reports and inquiries. |
| OHS in contractor management | This guidance provides key points to consider before, during and after the engagement of contractors and how to manage OHS through the contract to ensure workplace safety outcomes. |
| OHS preparedness for an Influenza Pandemic: A guide for employers | This guidance provides information to employers on managing the occupational health and safety risks associated with an influenza pandemic. |
| OHS risk management model | Uses practical examples to show how each OHS risk management principle can be applied in the workplace. |
| OHS Security Incidents - Suspect Mail | |
| OHS Strategy for the Maritime Industry 2004-05 – 2006-07 | Details the Seacare Authority OHS improvement targets for the maritime industry. Builds on the 2002-03 – 2003-04 and 2004-05 – 2006-07 OHS strategies. Also addresses each of the five national priorities contained in the National OHS Strategy |
| OHS Workplace Consultative Arrangement | A guide to Commonwealth legislative provisions. |
| Operational health and Safety Committee - Terms of Reference | Site Specific information of the procedures to follow in the event of a critical incident |
| Operational health and Safety Sub Committee - Terms of Reference | Guidelines for the operation and management of Comcare OHSR sub committee. |
| Operational standards for rehabilitation program providers (Pub 59) | The object of this booklet is to provide approved rehabilitation program providers with the necessary information about the operational standards. |
| Overview of the of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) | The SRC Act provides the legislative basis for the Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme. This fact sheet outlines the Act. |
| Pandemic Plan | Establishment of procedures relevant to the outbreak of Pandemic and impact on Comcare people and systems. |
| Participating in Effective Health and Safety Committees | Outlines the responsibilities of committee members, with practical advice on how to make an effective contribution to OHS in their organisation. |
| Pay start information form | This form provides Comcare with the basic information required to direct future fortnightly Compensation benefits to the correct account |
| Payment of accounts and fees | This fact sheet explains the processes involved in the payment of accounts and fees. |
| Performance and development framework | The Performance and Development Framework (PDF) has been designed to assist employees to achieve the results expected in relation to work plans and how to manage performance on an ongoing basis. It also provides a fair and equitable way to recognise and reward those who achieve or improve on expected results, and assistance in the management of cases where performance expectations are not being met. |
| Performance Standards and Measures for Licensees | Standards and Performance Measures documentation for licensees |
| PI Guide –second edition | To advise determining authorities of the Minister’s approval of the new Guide to the Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment (“the second edition of the Guide”) and to outline the commencement provisions. |
| Planning your next recruitment process | Informs managers and staff of Comcare’s policy and guidelines for filling vacancies through promotion transfer and engagement. |
| Plant - Responsibilities of Employers | The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information about the responsibilities of employers regarding licensing, design registration or notification, use, disposal and other matters relating to plant. |
| Plant - Responsibilities of Suppliers | If your organisation sells or otherwise disposes of plant, it becomes a ‘supplier’ and as a result, has special responsibilities under the OHS Act 1991. |
| Policy on Licence Extension | Specifies the processes around licence extension |
| Policy on Revocation and Suspension of a Licence | Specifies the circumstances when revocation and suspension of licence can occur. Also details a hierarchy of regulation. |
| Positive Performance Indicators | Positive Performance Indicators (PPI’s) measure the actions an organisation takes to achieve targets. They complement outcome indicators by measuring how an organisation is performing. |
| Potential suitable duties form | This form is used by the Case Manager to advise the Approved Rehabilitation Provider and the medical and/or health practitioner of alternative duties which are available. |
| Pre-injury work description form | This form is designed to clarify the actual duties the employee normally performs how frequently the duties are performed and if the nature of the duties is relevant to their injury. |
| Preliminary Assessment Report | |
| Preventing and managing bullying at work - a guide for employers | A guide to prevention for managers and supervisors. |
| Preventing and Managing Psychological Injuries in the Workplace | Answers common questions about work related psychological injury (sometimes referred to as stress). Explains what it is, and what managers can do about reducing it. Includes factors that typically contribute. |
| Preventing and managing psychological injuries in the workplace - Agency heads and senior managers' guide | An executive summary of issues about work-related psychological injury (sometimes referred to as stress). Includes contributing factors, liability, and prevention measures |
| Preventing Body Stressing injuries - information for employees | Body stressing is one of the common sources of the aches and pains you may experience at work. This publication talks about the causes and the ways you can reduce the risk of injury. |
| Prevention and management of customer aggression: A guide for employers | This guide assists employers to understand and identify customer aggression in the workplace. It outlines how to assess the risk of customer aggression and can help employers identify whether their current risk controls for this workplace hazard are adequate. |
| Privacy | Describes Comcare’s policy when dealing with personal information. |
| Privatisation of Wool International | To advise Comcare staff of procedures for the management of claims lodged by employees of Wool International. |
| Procurement Thresholds | Specifies Comcare's procurement policy when approaching the market. |
| Provision of rehabilitation assistance for severely incapacitated employees | |
| Qantas Domestic Exit | To advise Comcare staff of procedures for the management of claims lodged by Qantas Domestic (former Australian Airlines) employees. |
| Quality of working life strategy | Provides practical guidance to assist workplaces develop, implement and evaluate an action plan to improve health and productivity. |
| Quotation Response Form | Information that suppliers responding to a Request for Quotations are required to provide. |
| Quotation Statement of Non-compliance | Information that suppliers responding to a Request for Quotations are required to provide. |
| Radiation claims arising from British nuclear tests | Information about radiation claims arising from British nuclear tests in Australia between 1952 and 1967. |
| Rate per kilometre under ss16(6) - Update | On 25 October 2000 the Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business approved an increase in the rate to 34 cents per kilometre, effective on and from the date of publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. |
| Recognition, resolution and recovery: early intervention to support psychological health and wellbeing | This easy reference guide aims to help managers recognise the warning signs and take action to support at risk employees. |
| Reconciliation action plan | Provide guidance on how Comcare will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to positively influence the implementation of reconciliation both internally within Comcare and externally across our client base. |
| Recruitment Options | Informs managers and staff of Comcare’s policy and guidelines for filling vacancies through promotion transfer and engagement. |
| Redemption on request by former employee - Life tables 2005-07 | |
| Redemption on request of former employee – Life Tables 2006-2008 | |
| Referral for rehabilitation assessment (SRC 116) [pdf] | |
| Rehabilitation and return to work policy and strategies | |
| Rehabilitation and return to work Policy and Strategies | A Return to Work Strategy whereby the injured worker is placed with a host employer for a defined period of time but continues to be employed by the pre-injury (liable) employer. |
| Rehabilitation Audit Tool | An introduction to rehabilitation auditing under the SRC Act and the criteria against which rehabilitation systems are assessed. |
| Rehabilitation guidelines for employers | This guide assists employers to comply with Section 41 of the SRC Act. |
| Rehabilitation Handbook (Pub 43) | This handbook has been developed to help scheme employers provide effective rehabilitation programs for injured workers. It provides guidance on maintaining injured workers at work or achieving an early, safe and durable return to work. |
| Remuneration Guidelines | Guidelines on the establishment of salary levels and subsequent movement of salary rates. |
| Renewal of a Licence to Operate Plant | This form is to be used when applying for a renewal of a plant licence. |
| Reserve Bank of Australia - Licence | To advise Comcare Australia staff of procedures for the management of compensation claims lodged by employees of Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), other than employees of Note Printing Australia, resulting from the granting of a Class 3 licence to RBA. |
| Restriction Guidelines | Guidelines on the establishment of payments to be made to employees when they are required to be on call to work outside of the defined span of hours |
| Return to work - easy reference guide | Outlines the steps in the return to work process and the role we all play in working together to achieve a successful return to work |
| Return to work management systems Assessment Workbook | Allows agencies to assess their return to work policies and practices. |
| Return to work plan | It describes the rehabilitation program and is developed in consultation between the case manager, the injured employee’s supervisor, the approved rehabilitation provider, the injured employee and the treating doctor and has regard to medical recommendations. |
| Return to Work Plan Amendment Form | This form is used to document any changes that need to be made to the original RTW Plan once it has commenced in order to achieve the original goals. |
| Return to Work Plan Closure Form | This form is used to certify the completion of the employee’s Return to Work Plan (RTW Plan) or to close the current RTW Plan if a new plan is required. |
| Review of Kilometre Rate under ss16(6) | Sub-section 16(6) of the SRC Act provides that Comcare is liable to pay compensation where an employee reasonably incurs expenditure travelling to obtain medical treatment. This only applies where the length of travel (including return travel) exceeds 50 kilometres. |
| Review of Kilometre Rate under sub-section 16(6) effective 1 July 2001 | On 20 June 2001 the Minister approved Comcare’s recommendation for an increase in the rate to 42 cents per kilometre, effective on and from 1 July 2001. |
| Review of Kilometre Rate under sub-section 16(6) effective 1 July 2002 | Sub-section 16(6) of the SRC Act provides that Comcare is liable to pay compensation where an employee reasonably incurs expenditure travelling to obtain medical treatment. This applies only where the length of travel (including return travel) exceeds 50 kilometres. |
| Revised estimates of payroll and number of employees for 2010-2011 [pdf] | |
| Reward and Recognition Committee Terms of Reference | Guidelines for the operation and management of Comcare R & R committee. |
| Risk Management Approach to Hazardous Substances | This fact sheet provides an overview to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction on the risk management approach to hazardous substances. It outlines how to identify, assess, control and review risks to health from exposure to hazardous substances |
| Safe and sound | A discussion paper on safety leadership in government workplaces. |
| Safe and sound: A discussion paper on safety leadership in Government workplaces | On behalf of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, Comcare undertook a project to identify initiatives to strengthen safety leadership in government workplaces. Comcare's examination of this issue included consideration of international and Aust |
| Safe Use of Lifts | The purpose of this guidance material is to assist employers who have control of lifts, (i.e. through ownership of the building, or by other means such as through the terms of the building lease which might require the occupier-employer to manage, control and/or maintain the relevant lifts), understand their responsibilities under the Commonwealth Occupational Health and Safety legislative framework. |
| Safety at Work-Your Responsibility as an Employer | A guide to the laws covering health and safety in the Commonwealth workplaces |
| Safety Report for MHF | This booklet provides the employer with guidance on how to prepare a safety report outline and the final safety report for an MHF, which are both requirements of the regulations. |
| Safety tips for new and young workers and their employers | This easy reference guide provides new and young workers and their employers with information on how to stay safe at work. |
| Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 – section 73A | These guidelines govern all actions by determining authorities in settling disputed claims which have been referred to the AAT for review. |
| Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act coverage for National Capital Authority Volunteers | To advise claims managers that SRC Act coverage has been extended to the class of persons below. |
| Sahi-Khan Decision - effect on the definition of disease | |
| Salary Packaging Guidelines | These Guidelines outline the policies and procedures applicable to arrangements for salary packaging to apply from 1 July 2010. |
| Sale of Auscript | To advise Comcare staff of procedures for the management of claims lodged by employees of Auscript. |
| Sale of Commonwealth Funds Management (CFM) and Total Risk Management (TRM) Pty Ltd | To advise Comcare staff of procedures for the management of claims lodged by employees of Commonwealth Funds Management Limited (CFM) and its subsidiary, Total Risk Management Pty Limited. |
| Sale of Visionstream Pty Ltd | To advise Comcare staff of procedures for the management of claims lodged by employees of Visionstream Pty Ltd. |
| Sample Self Insurance Licence | Generic licence conditions |
| Section 45 election form | This form allows an employee to elect to institute an action or proceeding for damages for non-economic loss |
| Selection | Provides guidance to Selection Advisory Committees when filling employment opportunities in Comcare. |
| Self Insurance-Operations Manual-Chapter 11-Auditing | Operations manual for the conduct of Claims and rehabilitation audits for licensees. |
| Service Delivery Model | Details outcomes for injured workers, employers, providers and Comcare, measures of success, enablers and the service delivery toolkit |
| Settlement guidelines - section 73A | These Guidelines govern all actions by licensees ('determining authorities') in settling disputed claims which have been referred to the AAT for review. |
| Sign on for your Health and Safety | Sign On is the online portion of Comcare’s Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), designed specifically for employees' access to OHS information. |
| Slips, trips and falls quick reference guide | Slips, trips and falls are among the most common causes of non-fatal injuries to employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. This publication provides an overview of the key issues related to slips, trips and falls, including information sources to assist |
| Smoking in or near Commonwealth workplaces | This fact sheet provides advice to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction, and to others who choose to smoke during working hours outside or near a Commonwealth workplace. It also applies to those who may be exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)— also known as passive smoking—and alerts employers, employees and others about the hazards associated with exposure to ETS and their legislative obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the OHS Act). |
| Social Functions | This fact sheet provides information on workers' compensation and employers' duty of care obligations in relation to social functions involving employees. |
| Spray Painting | Spray painting is the process where a liquid coating substance, usually paint, is changed into a mist or aerosol, in order to apply a coating onto an object or surface. |
| SRC Act 1988- section 34D- Variation of Criteria for initial approval or renewal of approval as a rehabilitation program providers (Workplace Rehabilitation Provider) (30/10/2009)- Legislative instrument F209L04152 | This document details criteria determined under s34D of the SRC Act and sets out the criteria against which an application for initial approval, and for renewal of approval, as a rehabilitation program provider will be assessed. |
| SRC Act 1988- section 34E- Variation of Operational Standards for Rehabilitation program providers (Workplace rehabilitation providers) (30/10/2009) - Legislative instrument F2009L04145 | This document details standards that have been determined under s34E of the SRC Act and set out the outcome and service standards required to be achieved and satisfied by rehabilitation program providers approved under the SRC Act. |
| SRC Act Coverage for Australian Nature Conservation Agency (ANCA) Volunteer workers | Persons who, under the control or direction of a Commonwealth officer assist, without receiving any remuneration (other than payment of expenses incurred), in the running of the Australian Nature Conservation Agency are declared employees for the purposed of subsection 5(6). |
| SRC Act coverage for certain volunteers for the Department of the Environment and Heritage, and the Director of National Parks | To advise claims managers that the SRC Act coverage has been extended to the classes of people below and that some notices under section 5 (6) of the Act have been revoked. |
| SRC Act Legislative Training Program | Comcare delivers training modules to staff in both the Canberra and Melbourne Claims Management Centres. Each module is devoted to separate area/section of the SRC Act. Generally, each training session lasts for three hours and is made up of Interpretations of Legislation, Relevant Case Law/Precedent and Comcare policy. |
| SRC coverage for Australian Federal Police (AFP) East Timor Detachment | There have been some claims lodged with Comcare from Australian Police Force (AFP) members and State Police personnel seconded to the AFP who served in the peacekeeping operation in East Timor. |
| Storage and Handling of Explosives | Notification Form |
| Storage and Handling of Explosives | Instructions for completing Notification Form |
| Suitable employment - A guide for Rehabilitation case managers (Pub 78) | Offering suitable employment and engaging key stakeholders (employee, medical practitioner, Comcare or relevant authority, and service providers) to implement an injured employee’s return to work significantly reduces the incapacity, duration and associated costs of claims. It also improves the employee’s social and health outcomes. |
| Suitable employment and ability to earn | |
| Super Update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation Act 1976 - July 2000 Update | The Government funded portion of Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid under the Superannuation Act 1976 is adjusted annually. |
| Superannuation Pensions | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation pensions - December 2008 update | |
| Superannuation pensions – December 2009 update | |
| Superannuation pensions - January 2003 update | This Policy Advice revokes and replaces Jurisdictional Policy Advice No. 2002/11 which was issued on 6 December 2002. |
| Superannuation pensions - January 2003 update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation Pensions - July 2000 Update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted annually. |
| Superannuation Pensions - July 2001 Update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted annually. |
| Superannuation pensions - June 2002 update | The government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation Pensions - June 2004 update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation Pensions – June 2005 Update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (ComSuper) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation pensions – June 2009 update | |
| Superannuation pensions -January 2002 update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation pensions June 2003 update | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (COM super) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation update- December/2005 | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (ComSuper) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Superannuation update- June/2006 | The Government funded portion of all Commonwealth Superannuation pensions paid by the Commonwealth Superannuation Administration (ComSuper) is adjusted twice a year. |
| Supplier Corporate Details Form | Information that suppliers responding to a Request for Quotations are required to provide. |
| Supplier Direct Credit Information Form | Information that suppliers responding to a Request for Quotations are required to provide. |
| Supplier Insurance Details | Information that suppliers responding to a Request for Quotations are required to provide. |
| Suspension of Compensation under Subsections 36(4) and 37(7) | This advice has been developed by Comcare in response to a recent Federal Court decision about determinations regarding suspension of compensation following the refusal or failure of an injured employee to undergo an assessment of their capability to undertake a rehabilitation program, or to undertake a rehabilitation program. |
| Systems, Symbols and Behaviours | Explains how you can create an effective workplace safety culture through leadership, communication and training using systems, symbols and behaviours. |
| Targets for achieving better workplace health, safety and rehabilitation | A guide for Australian government premium paying employers |
| Temporary vacancies and expressions of interest | Informs managers and staff of Comcare’s policy and guidelines for filling temporary vacancies |
| The Definition of Plant and How to Find the Plant Regulations | The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide information about what items are referred to as "plant" in the plant regulations and where to find these regulations. |
| The management of Occupational Health and Safety in Commonwealth Agencies - competency-based occupational health and safety training | Lists resources that are useful in the development and implementation of competency-based OHS training programs, to meet training responsibilities under the OHS Act. |
| The Management of Occupational Health and Safety in Commonwealth Agencies - Induction into the workplace | For supervisors who have new staff in their workplace. Explains responsibilities under the OHS Act 1991, with suggestions for overcoming problems that may occur. |
| The management of occupational health and safety in Commonwealth jurisdiction: Establishing an OHS management system | The purpose of this guide is to enable you to establish or maintain effective OHS Management Systems in your workplace, and to provide practical advice on how to integrate OHS Management Systems into every aspect of your organisation's core business. |
| The management of OHS hazards in Commonwealth agencies - Are you relocating or closing an office? | A guide to addressing the issues which will arise in the workplace during an office closure or relocation process. It is based on a hazard management approach that aims to eliminate or reduce the risk of injuries and illness before the event |
| The Principles of Effective OHS Risk Management | Explains the six principles of OHS risk management, their benefits and how they can be achieved. |
| The treating doctor and workers' compensation under the SRC Act | The doctor plays an important role in helping the employee recover from work related injuries and diseases and (as far as possible) resuming their pre-injury lifestyle. This fact sheet outlines the doctor's role. |
| The treating doctor's interactions with other stakeholders | This fact sheet outlines how the employee’s treating doctor plays an important role in both providing medical treatment for the injury or disease and working with the case manager and rehabilitation provider to facilitate a return to work. |
| Time off after 45 weeks (s 19(3)) | Determining authorities will be aware from correspondence during 1999 that there have been some inconsistencies in the application of sub-section 19(3) across the jurisdiction. |
| Training employees about hazardous substances | This fact sheet provides an overview to employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction on the training requirements needed to work with hazardous substances. It outlines the training requirements of the hazardous substances regulations. |
| Training for health and safety representatives - Guidance for employers | The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission has issued guidance to employers on their responsibilities in regard to the attendance of health and safety representatives at a health and safety representative (HSR) training course accredited by the SRCC |
| Unfired pressure vessel assessor Macro | This assessor is used to assist in deciding whether or not a licence is required for a specific vessel. |
| Use of Calderbank offers and submissions concerning legal costs at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal | This Advice has been developed by Comcare in consultation with licensed authorities and corporations arising from discussions with the ATT and the SRCC. |
| Use of Fitness for Duty Provisions | Determining authorities have indicated that it would be useful to have policy advice on the extent to which information obtained in the course of a fitness for duty examination can be used for a purpose related to the management of a compensation claim. |
| Using employee opinion surveys to improve people outcomes | Dr Peter Cotton's publication provides insight into how Employee Opinion Surveys have the potential to improve people outcomes, in terms of identifying 'hot spots', reduce adverse reactions, and improve absenteeism. |
| Vaccinations for Travelling | The objective of vaccination is to achieve immunisation against specific diseases. Vaccines may be administered orally or by injection. |
| Variation of a Licence to Operate Plant | This form is to be used when applying for a variation of a licence. |
| Weekly interest on the lump sum under sub-section 21(5) - effective 1 July 2008 | |
| Weekly interest on the lump sum under subsection 21(5) – effective from 1 July 2009 | |
| What do I do if I do not agree with a determination or reviewable decision made by Comcare? | Provides information on the options available if you disagree with a determination or reviewable decision made by Comcare. |
| What do I do when I do not agree with a determination made by Comcare? | Provides information on the options available. |
| What is a contractor under the OHS Act? | The purpose of this information is to provide guidance about the meaning of the term ‘contractor’ in the context of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the Act). Guidance is also provided to determine whether a relationship is one of employment o |
| What is a Hazardous Substance | This fact sheet provide an overview of the definition of hazardous substances for employers and employees in the Commonwealth jurisdiction. It outlines what a hazardous substance is under the regulations. |
| Work Trial Agreement form | This agreement aims to secure a common understanding and commitment to the work trial. |
| Work trials: A guide for rehabilitation case managers (Pub 83) | A guide for rehabilitation case managers. |
| Workers' compensation: How Comcare determines claims made under the SRC Act | Edition 1 - For claims with a date of injury before 13 April 2007. |
| Workers' compensation: How Comcare determines claims made under the SRC Act | Edition 2 - For claims with a date of injury on or after 13 April 2007. |
| Workers' compensation: How Comcare determines claims made under the SRC Act (Pub 61) | Edition 1 - For claims with a date of injury before 13 April 2007. |
| Working together guidelines | Guidelines for the consultation with COMCARE employees on workplace matters |
| Working well: An organisational approach to preventing psychological injury | This publication provides organisations with a systematic and structured approach to risk management for stress and psychological injury. |
| Working well: steps to prevent and manage psychological injury | This easy reference guide provides clear and useful steps in identifying sources of potential harm, assessing the risk, developing and implementing a practical plan, and then monitoring and reviewing the risks. |
| Working well: strategies to prevent psychological injury at work Easy Reference Guide | This easy reference guide provides a summary of possible solutions agencies may consider in preventing work-related psychological injury. It identifies potential risk factors and indicators and provides suitable solutions in an easy-to-read format. |
| Working with You - Autumn Edition | Making a case for investment in OHS, Customer Information System (CIS), signing up to targets, bullying and harassment, customer survey, rehabilitation update, new return to work forms, OHS Conference, early intervention pilot , permanent impairment guide, agency performance against targets, training in focus, what’s new and safety at work. |
| Working with You - Autumn Edition | Comcare conference, Bullying, Review and Moratorium, Enforcement update, Learning and Development Solutions, SRCC Safety Awards |
| Working with You – Autumn Edition | Employer satisfaction research; new plant regulations; supporting employees in successful and durable return to work; improving employers’ rehab performance against SRCC targets; introduction to Comcare’s OHS investigations; work place safety. |
| Working with You - Commonwealth premium rates remain stable | Commonwealth premium rates remain stable, a work from Meryl Stanton, claimants' survey provides mixed results, ‘health’ of the scheme tracked through new performance indicators, new members appointed to the commission, new rehabilitation policy guidelines for employers, new self-assessment guide for employers, Comcare's management of claims for stress-related injuries, the legal news, case studies, Internet site update, and rate changes from 1 July 1999. |
| Working with You - Commonwealth premium rates stable, administration costs drop by 13% | Commonwealth premium rates stable, administration costs drop by 13%, a word from Meryl Stanton, claimant survey, claims manager continues improvements, prison sentence confirmed on appeal, are all systems ‘go’ at your place?, new benchmarking report on Commonwealth scheme, new complaints handling unit, Comcare’s national call centre, Comcare in China, customer information system enhanced, claim disallowed - wilful and false representation, premiums - frequently asked questions, and new compensation rates from 1 July 2000. |
| Working with You - Incapacity payments now available to some claimants over age 65 | Incapacity payments now available to some claimants over age 65, electronic lodgement of incident notification forms, a word from Meryl Stanton, Comcare’s ‘claims manager’ and ‘ regulator’, the new tax system and Comcare, new on-line feedback survey for claimants, hazardous incident - centrifuge operation, first aid code of practice, guide on induction at the workplace, new publication on customer aggression, taxation on lump sums redemptions, are employees covered while working overseas?, premium cycle calendar, ‘MSRIP’ reports due, claimants prosecuted for falsely claiming incapacity payments, and a case study. |
| Working with You - Investigations uncover areas for improvement | Investigations uncover areas for improvement, prevention better than cure, a word from the CEO, Comcare national Australia day achievement medallions, Commonwealth scheme on performance on target, rehabilitation providers- maintaining quality, settling disputed claims, returning to any employment, compensation act amendments and what’s new. |
| Working with You - Leaders in workplace safety and innovation | Leaders in workplace safety and innovation, a word from the CEO, Comcare’s performance compares favourably, workplace safety award winners, invest in RTW and retain skilled employees, monitoring your return to work performance, five steps for supervisors, premiums relatively stable, improving dispute management, Comcare expands training calendar, and Commonwealth safety forum. |
| Working with You - Leadership and innovation in safety management | Leadership and innovation in safety management, premium model changes for 2001-2002, a work from the acting CEO, managing claim duration, increase in rate for use of private vehicle, clearly stated decisions lead to less complaints, Comcare customer forums, two new OHS publications, monitoring return to work success, normal weekly earnings and AWAs, how to calculate incapacity payments, courts’ definition of “disease” after the first 45 weeks, investigation of alleged fraud leads to savings, Comcare’s annual report published, updating your understanding of work-related stress, home based work - what’s involved, NDC and QWL corporation working together, and forms available on Comcare’s website. |
| Working with You - New on-line data service for agencies | New on-line data service for agencies, a word from Meryl Stanton, the millennium bug- another risk to manage, change to membership of the SRCC, review of the premium model, the legal news, the return to work self assessment guide, case study, CPR update and fraud update. |
| Working with You - New publications from Comcare | New publications from Comcare, a word from Peter Pharaoh, acting CEO, claimants have their say, Comcare’s planned investigation and self-audit programs, improved notification and reporting regulations, the legal news, investigation news, help desk queries, more customer information via the Internet, and Comcare OHS on the Internet. |
| Working with You - Partnership in safety & premium management | Partnership in safety and premium management, workers compensation laws changed, Comcare then and now, virtual office, national OHS improvement strategy, rehabilitation, compensable injuries and health outcomes, convictions lead to sentencing , workers compensation law and what’s new. |
| Working with You - Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) Safety Awards 2002 | SRCC safety awards 2002, a word from the CEO, why Comcare needs original documents, employees tell us about best practice, term of office for health and safety representatives and what’s new. |
| Working with You – special rehabilitation edition | Comcare National Seminars; Case management better practice and collaboration tips; occupational rehabilitation and return to work; management systems underpin rehabilitation outcomes; timely rehab programs; injury management accredited qualification; education on key OHS issues in remote Australian workplaces. |
| Working with You - Spring Edition | Customer aggression project, HSMAs, HSR, Learning and Development Solutions, New Comcare website, New incident notification guidance, New SRCC commissioner, Safe Work Australia Week, Rehabilitation Management System. |
| Working with You - Summer Edition | Comcare’s workplace bullying intervention campaign, OHS conference, SRCC safety awards, important changes to the OHS (CE) Act, and target setting. |
| Working with You - Summer Edition | 2005 Comcare national, rehabilitation conference, the ‘flags model’, disproportionate outcomes and complex claims management, news and updated OHS publications, charter of partnership, Molly Maid pleads guilty to fraud in supreme court, plant licensing update, safe and sound: safety leadership in government workplaces, target setting, Comcare’s new permanent impairment guide, new common law asbestos claims function, premium devolution and training in focus. |
| Working with You - Summer Edition | Working with you on psychological injury, microwave oven radiation and your safety, rehabilitation conference, material safety data sheets code, prohibitions on hazardous substances, amendments to the OHS Act, new approved code of practice on hepatitis and HIV, training in focus, and new publications. |
| Working with You - Towards Australia's Safest Workplaces Conference | Towards Australia’s safest workplaces conference, update on safety, rehabilitation and compensation commission safety awards, a word from the CEO, need a rehabilitation provider, productivity commission inquiry into national workers compensation and OHS agreements, policy advise, Comcare training, whole of agency projects and permanent impairment. |
| Working with You - Why focus on rehabilitation? | Why focus on rehabilitation?, how does your scheme compare?, a word from Meryl Stanton, decision on Comcare's claims management function, OHS fact sheet update, notification and reporting- your obligations, recent prosecution, Comcare's customer service group, how can our training program help you?, are you outsourcing HR functions?, a case study, and did you know? |
| Working with You - Winter Edition | Capt. Bat profile, HSMAs, Investigator profile, Learning and Development Solutions, McGuiness v Comcare, HSR training providers, communication with Treating Doctors, SRC approval framework, SRC rehabilitation guidelines, WA regional office profile |
| Working with You - Winter Edition | Comcare conference, changes to the SRC Act, amendments to the OHS Act, Customer Seminars, SRCC Safety Awards, High Court decision, Comcare investigator Diplomas, Comcare Targets |
| Working with You - Workplace culture impacts on RTW | Workplace culture impacts on RTW, a word from the CEO, proposed legislative amendments, claimants’ rights chequed, China comes to Comcare, the seven habits of highly effective, when is overtime normal?, who covers staff engaged and working overseas?, and Comcare - on the move in NSW. |
| Workplace diversity program | Assist Comcare people to model the APS values relating to diversity and support them in meeting the objectives of the 2009 - 2013 program. |