WorkSafe Victoria

The Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 requires notification to WorkSafe of serious workplace incidents. In respect of such incidents, the Act also requires preservation of the incident site until an inspector arrives or issues a direction, subject to some exceptions.

In summary, the OHS Act requires:

• immediate notification of a notifiable incident to WorkSafe on 132 360;

• written notification within 48 hours; and

• preservation of the incident site until an inspector arrives or directs otherwise.

The Guide to Incident Notification, Incident Notification Form and WorkSafe Incident Notification Form are available to members only if you are a member please sign in otherwise contact NECA to speak about membership