This document outlines the requirements for line supervisors and managers to notify Worksafe S.A. of any work-related incidents, including fatalities, serious injuries, illnesses, and dangerous incidents. It defines what constitutes a notifiable incident and provides examples. It specifies that incidents must be reported to Worksafe S.A. as soon as possible, including by phone within 24 hours, followed by a written report within 48 hours if requested. It also lists the company's internal requirements for incident reporting and investigation.

1. Line supervision and management
Reporting requirements
Incident notification
Worksafe S.A. (click for website)

2. • Section 38 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) refers.
• As a responsible line supervisor / manager of our company you must
notify SafeWork SA of fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses, and
dangerous incidents as soon as you become aware of the incident.
• You may render emergency first aid, evacuate and take any precautions
to reduce any further risk before reporting.
• Discussion – penalties under the regulations can be severe for both the
company and the individual.ie Failure to notify fine of $50000 for
company $10000 for individual 2015 penalties
• Link to WHS act
• Link to WHS regulations
Legal responsibility

3. • Death
• Serious injury or illness of a person requiring immediate treatment as an
in-patient in a hospital; or immediate treatment.
• Examples
amputations a serious head injury
a serious eye injury a serious burn
degloving or scalping spinal injury
loss of a bodily function serious lacerations
medical treatment within 48 hours of exposure to a substance.
What is a notifiable incident?

4. Dangerous incident - any incident that exposes a worker or any other
person to a serious risk to a person's health or safety
Examples
an uncontrolled escape, spill or leak
an uncontrolled implosion, explosion or fire
uncontrolled escape of gas ,steam or pressure
electric shock
fall or release from a height
the collapse, overturning, failure or malfunction any plant
the collapse or partial collapse of a structure or excavation
the collapse or partial collapse of shoring
the inrush of water, mud or gas in workings
interruption of the main system of ventilation underground
Other notifiable occurrences
Dangerous incidents

5. • As supervisor / manager you must notify SafeWork SA of any work-
related injury that requires treatment as an inpatient in a hospital
immediately after the injury (disregarding any time taken for emergency
treatment or to get the person to hospital).
When to report

6. • SafeWork SA --fastest available (click link)
• Phone 1300 365 255 this must be followed up in writing within 48 hours
if requested by SafeWork SA
• 24 hour Emergency Telephone number is 1800 777 209
• email help.safework@sa.gov.au
How to notify

7. • Inform your immediate manager as soon as possible after notifying
Safework SA. – any further notifications as required.
• Secure the scene – exclude people -make safe
• Ensure an accurate incident log is kept.
• Follow all incident reporting requirements in the company policy.
Company requirements

8. • http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/uploaded_files/notification.pdf
• Incident Notification
Fact Sheet - Updated 30 November 2012 (PDF 53kb)
• Incident/Injury Investigation
27 February 2015 (PDF 119kb)
Reporting form

9. • Presentation will be emailed to all participants
Questions?
BLL Nov 2015