Incident notification
Employers are required to give notice to Comcare of injuries, illnesses or diseases that meet certain notification criteria. Information on how to notify is outlined below, along with a useful guide and flowchart to help with identifying notifiable incidents.
Requirements
If a work-related incident results in death you, as an employer, must:
- call Comcare on 1300 366 979 within two hours of becoming aware of the death
- follow up with a written notification
If a work-related incident causes a serious personal injury, incapacity or a dangerous occurrence you, as an employer, must:
- provide Comcare with a written notification within 24 hours of becoming aware of the incident
Written notifications
How to notify by fax:
- Complete the notification of an incident form [RTF]
- Fax to Comcare on 1300 305 916
How to notify online:
Need more help?
- Definitions of terms (e.g. serious personal injury, dangerous occurrence)
- Notification Decision Flowchart - Sept 08
- Guide to Incident Notification - Sept 08
- Contact our OHS Hotline on 1300 366 979, or by email at ohs.help@comcare.gov.au
