16 Jul

Did you know in 2017/18, 62% of musculoskeletal claims were caused by body stressing? Check out our Scheme Trends brochure for more statistics and facts about the WA workers’ compensation scheme in 2017/18:

www.workcover.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Scheme-Trends-Brochure-compressed.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

12 Jul

FAQ: Who do I give my medical bills to?

When your claim has been accepted, forward all accounts and invoices relating to medical treatment and other workers’ compensation entitlements to your employer, or their insurer, as soon as possible. As with all correspondence, it is important to keep and file copies for your own reference.

Watch our educational video which explains the services and entitlements available to workers who are injured at work. www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/educational-videos/ ... See MoreSee Less

9 Jul

Did you know a workplace, or part of a workplace, is considered noisy if the worker receives a daily noise dose of 90dB(A) or above in an eight hour day? This is about the level of noise created by an idling heavy truck one metre away. A workplace is also considered noisy if noise peaks at 140dB(A) at any time. This is equivalent to a blast or siren being sounded close to the worker. Noisy workplaces are known as prescribed workplaces. An employer in a prescribed workplace has a responsibility to arrange and pay for hearing tests for their workers.

View our Noise Induced Hearing Loss video for information about testing requirements, your obligations and process: www.workcover.wa.gov.au/resources/educational-videos/#NIHLvideo ... See MoreSee Less

8 Jul

WorkCover WA officers will be visiting Exmouth, Carnarvon, Shark Bay and Denham in the Gascoyne region from 15 to 19 July 2019. They will be performing compliance checks on businesses in the area to ensure workers’ compensation insurance policies are up-to-date, and provide education to general practitioners and brokers about workers’ compensation.

It is important to remember:
• employers in WA must have workers’ compensation insurance
• workers’ compensation insurance does not automatically renew each year
• public liability insurance is not the same as workers’ compensation insurance
• family members paid to work in a business must be insured
• contractors and sub-contractors can be ‘workers’ and may require cover
• ‘business packages’ from insurers often exclude workers’ compensation liability, so it’s important to check you have the correct cover.

WorkCover WA welcomes the opportunity to meet with you to answer any questions you may have in relation to workers’ compensation. If you would like to meet with WorkCover WA or arrange a presentation, please email Communications and Education at communications@workcover.wa.gov.au ... See MoreSee Less