Insurance Brokers’ Code of Practice (PDF – 905kb)
The Code was developed collaboratively by WorkCover WA and the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) to provide clear guidelines for insurance brokers operating within the workers’ compensation system and assist you to meet your professional obligations.
Forms
Publications
- Template Injury Management System (Word – 52kb)
This template will assist employers to devise an appropriate injury management system for their workplace.
- Template Return to Work Program (Word – 108kb)
This template will assist employers to devise an appropriate Return to Work Program collaboratively with the injured worker.
- Workplace Rehabilitation Referral Form (Word – 99kb)
This form can be used by workers, employers or treating medical practitioners to request a referral to a workplace rehabilitation provider.
- Form 6: Declaration of worker not residing in Western Australia (Word – 26kb, Fillable PDF – 136kb)
This form is used to declare an injured workers’ incapacity when the injured worker does not reside in Western Australia.
- Form 18: Notice of Arrangement of Audiometric Test (Word – 308kb)
This form is used to notify a worker that an audiometric test has been arranged including the appointment details and pre-appointment requirements of the worker.
- Form 410: Request for Baseline Full Audiological Assessment (Word – 50kb)
Form used by employers to request a full audiological assessment of a worker.
- Form 21: Notice of Dispute (noise induced hearing loss) (Word – 120kb)
This form can be used by workers or employers when disputing the results of an audiometric (hearing) test.
- Form 406: Authorisation to Release WorkCover WA Audiometric Test Results (Word – 98kb)
Form used by workers to authorise the release of their audiometric test results to whoever they specify.
- Form 412: Worker’s Consent to Release Hearing Test Results (PDF – 195kb)
This form can be used by a worker to authorise WorkCover WA to release their hearing test(s) results to a nominee.
- Form 15G: Notice of Intention to Dismiss a Worker (PDF – 270kb)
This form is required if you intend to dismiss an injured worker within 12 months from the day the worker is entitled to receive weekly payments.
- Workers Compensation: A Guide for Employers (PDF – 8MB)
A comprehensive guide to assist you with your workers’ compensation and injury management obligations in accordance with the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
- Injury Management: A Guide for Employers (PDF – 1MB)
This publication provides information regarding your legal obligations for injury management systems and Return to Work Programs and contains a three step approach to effective injury management.
- Workers’ compensation essentials – Employer fact sheet (PDF – 1.8MB)
This fact sheet offers essential information to assist employers in meeting their obligations under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
- Workers’ compensation essentials – Employer fact sheet (Vietnamese) (PDF – 428KB)
This fact sheet offers essential information to assist employers in meeting their obligations under the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981.
- Injured at work poster – For employers with insurers (PDF – 115KB)
This A3 poster has been produced for employers who have a workers’ compensation insurance policy with an insurer and outlines what your worker can do if they are injured at work.
- Injured at work poster – For self-insurers (PDF – 115KB)
This A3 poster has been produced for employers who are approved by WorkCover WA to self-insure and outlines what your workers can do if they are injured at work.
- Fact sheet – Supporting your worker (PDF – 219kb)
This fact sheet details the steps an employer can take to assist their worker to return to work.
- A Technical Note on Contractors and Workers’ Compensation (PDF – 430kb)
Detailed information to clarify liability and legal obligations in relation to contractors and sub-contractors.
- A Guide to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (PDF – 595 kb)
A comprehensive guide on your obligations regarding noise induced hearing loss.
- Work related hearing loss claims – Employer and worker fact sheet (PDF – 595 kb)
A fact sheet that outlines the process of claims for noise induced hearing loss for workers and employers.
- NIHL Directory of Service Providers (Word – 193kb)
A directory of approved hearing testers in Western Australia.
