{"id":12277,"date":"2025-08-22T12:38:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T02:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/au\/?p=12277"},"modified":"2025-11-26T21:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:54:30","slug":"understanding-incident-notification-requirements-under-the-model-whs-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/au\/blog\/understanding-incident-notification-requirements-under-the-model-whs-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Incident Notification Requirements Under the Model WHS Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace safety is more than just a legal responsibility, it&#8217;s giving people your best effort to protect them, to prevent harm, and to build trust. Under <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/doc\/model-work-health-and-safety-act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia&#8217;s Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, workplace incidents defined as &#8220;notifiable incidents&#8221; must be reported to your relevant regulator without delay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Incident Notification?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/doc\/model-work-health-and-safety-act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model WHS Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must notify the regulator as soon as they become aware of a notifiable incident.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notifiable incidents are when:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person dies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person suffers a serious injury or illness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dangerous incident happens (a serious risk to health or safety even if no person is injured)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A phone call can be made to notify first, followed by a written notice, depending on your regulator&#8217;s processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When is an Incident Considered \u2018Serious\u2019?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Serious&#8217; injuries and illnesses include any case that requires:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate treatment as an inpatient in a hospital<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate treatment for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amputation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious head injuries or serious eye injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious burns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinal injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of bodily function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious laceration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical treatment provided within 48 hours of exposure to a substance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangerous incidents are those that expose a person to a serious risk to health or safety, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled spills, leaks, or escapes of substances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical shocks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explosions or fires<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structural collapse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure of plant, equipment, or pressure vessels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Preserving the Incident Site<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a notifiable incident occurs, the PCBU&#8217;s duty is to preserve the site until an inspector arrives or unless it would create a risk to someone, cause further damage, or assist an injured person so that they are no longer in need of assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This duty preserves evidence so that investigators have an accurate record and understanding of what led to a person being made ill or injured at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>State and Territory Variations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Model WHS Act establishes a national framework, each state and territory regulator has its own specific procedures and contacts for reporting. Businesses must be aware of their local circumstances to remain compliant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Timely Notification Matters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to notify the regulator of a notifiable incident is a breach of the WHS Act and could result in costly penalties. In addition to compliance, prompt notification will help with the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect workers and the general public<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promptly identify and control hazards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent future incidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect your organisation&#8217;s safety reputation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Anitech Supports Compliance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anitech supports organisations across Australia to ensure their safety systems are robust practical, and compliant with the law. Anitech&#8217;s services include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing and refreshing incident response procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing the training of managers and staff responsibilities regarding notifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting businesses to interpret their specific state obligations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting in place a digital solution such as our Lahebo risk management software to report and document incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final Word<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incident notifications should not just be a tick-and-flick process; incident notification is a major part of workplace safety management. Understanding your obligations under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/doc\/model-work-health-and-safety-act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Model WHS Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and making sure you have the right skeystems in place is essential to protecting your people, your business, and your compliance record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make sure your organisation can meet these obligations with ease, Anitech can help to create a clear, compliant, and efficient incident notification process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in contact with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/anitechgroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Anitech today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to review your workplace safety systems and protect what matters.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Workplace safety is more than just a legal responsibility, it&#8217;s giving people your best effort to protect them, to prevent harm, and to build trust. 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