Incident Response Guide

Workplace Incident? We're Here to Help

Answer a few questions about your incident and we'll provide guidance on what you need to do, what documentation is required, and your legal obligations.

Medical Emergency? Call 000 First

If someone is seriously injured or in immediate danger, call emergency services before completing this form. This tool provides guidance only and is not a substitute for professional medical or legal advice.

Tell Us What Happened

Answer these questions to get personalised guidance

1. What type of incident occurred? *

2. When did the incident occur? *

Date

Time

This helps us calculate notification deadlines

3. How severe was the incident? *

4. Was anyone injured? *

5. Have you notified the workplace safety regulator (SafeWork)? *

6. Were there witnesses to the incident? *

7. Which state or territory did the incident occur in? *

8. Have you documented the incident in writing? *

Important Legal Information

Disclaimer: This tool provides general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional legal or safety advice. Workplace safety laws vary by state and territory.

Serious Incidents: You must notify your state/territory regulator within 48 hours of: death, serious injury/illness, or dangerous incidents. Failure to notify can result in significant penalties.

Preservation of Evidence: Do not disturb the incident scene unless necessary for safety. The regulator may need to inspect it.

Privacy: Handle all incident information confidentially and in accordance with privacy laws.