In the event of Personal Injury,

• If you are hurt and require first aid seek help from your First Aid Officer in your area. If you require medical attention* do so straight away by phoning the University Medical Centre (dial extension 2351).
• In cases of serious injury, phone an ambulance on 0-000.
• Notify your immediate supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
• If you have had a work related injury/accident/incident/near-miss you are required to fill out an Accident/Incident report (available on the university’s website under hr/forms).
• This should be completed where possible within 12 hours of the Accident/Incident/ Near Miss.
• The Supervisor/Manager/Head of School is required to comment on this form and where practical your O&HS Representative. This form is to be sent/delivered to the Health & Safety Office. A copy should be kept by the employee and their manager.
• Once received, a member of the Health and Safety team will contact the injured employee to give assistance. The case manager may refer the employee to a Rehabilitation Provider** if necessary. If the employee wishes to process a compensation claim the case manager will assist in this process.
• The Health & Safety Office will contact the supervisor and investigate the accident/incident identifying hazards (if any) and make recommendations.

*If you require medical attention the University has arranged that the Health and Counselling Centre be our preferred provider. This will enable you to attend a medical appointment close by.

**Rehabilitation Providers are Comcare approved and are commonly health professionals; they assist the injured employee and case manager in the return to work process.