5 January 2020 posted by Recovery Partners

Noticeboards are a great communication tool but did you know that some states require specific information to be displayed in the workplace? Are you complying with these requirements? To help you stay ahead of your employer obligations, we’ve compiled the facts.

What are the Workplace Noticeboard requirements?

 

Some states have specific workplace noticeboard requirements regarding what needs to be displayed in the workplace, while others don’t. South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland don’t have any specific requirements. Still, if you are in one of those locations, we recommend displaying a checklist of what to do when you’re injured at work. 

New South Wales

WorkCover NSW requires the “If you get injured at workposter to be displayed. Details of the person responsible for coordinating return to work in your workplace and the workers’ compensation insurer must be added to this document.

Australian Capital Territory

In the ACT, an information summary and return to work plan supplied by your insurer must be displayed prominently in the workplace.

Victoria

Requirements for Victoria are similar to New South Wales. The WorkSafe Victoria requires their “If you are injured at workposter be displayed. The appropriate contact name and number for the person responsible for workplace injuries must also be included at the bottom of this poster.

Tasmania

A summary of the Workers Rehabilitation and Workers Compensation Act 1988 must be displayed prominently in all Tasmanian Workplaces. A poster containing this information is available from Worksafe Tasmania. Details of the injury management coordinator and the workers’ compensation insurer must also be added to this poster.

It’s is good practice to ensure employees understand what to do if they are injured. When injuries are left untreated, they often don’t get better and rehabilitation can be delayed.

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Disclaimer – these articles are provided to supply general safety information to people responsible for OHS in their organisation. They are general in nature and do not substitute for legal and/or professional advice. We always suggest that organisations obtain information specific to their needs. Additional information can be found at https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/