If the accident or incident is not a Notifiable Event, proceed directly to Step 3.
If the accident or incident is a Notifiable Event you have a duty to ensure that WorkSafe NZ is notified.
Telephone 0800 030 040 (24 hours) and choose option 1.
Notification must be given by the fastest possible means in the circumstances. If required by WorkSafe NZ, written notice must be given within 48 hours of being informed of the requirement.
You can access the WorkSafe NZ Notification of a Death or a Notifiable Injury or Illness form here
You can access the WorkSafe NZ Notification of a Notifiable Incident form here
When the health and safety inspector arrives to investigate the event, assist them at the scene as required.
Note: A record of each notifiable event must be kept for at least 5 years from the date on which notice of the event is given to WorkSafe NZ. File a hard copy in your Health and Safety folder and an electronic copy in the relevant directory of your computer system.