REPORTING WORKPLACE INJURIES

Once an employee is injured in a work related accident, the employer must immediately provide first aid before promptly transferring him/her to the nearest medical centre. The employer is then required to report the accident to the nearest NSSA office after filling in the relevant details on form WCIF No. 14, which he/she should keep at his/her work premises at all times. In cases of serious/fatal accidents the employer should contact the nearest NSSA office and the police within 24 hours.

THE FOLLOWING ACCIDENTS MUST BE REPORTED

•  All fatal accidents.
•  All cases of injury when a fatal issue is anticipated.
•  All cases where they injury is such that the injured person is likely to be absent from work for at least three days or, if  having been incapacitated owing to his injury for three days, the accident has not been reported. NB: All accidents must be reported within 14 days irrespective of whether the employee has completed treatment or not.
• Any injury to a person not employed on the premises.