8.7. Workers Compensation

The claims process to follow when a staff member is injured during approved activities is:

1. See your doctor as soon as possible and get a Workers Compensation Medical Certificate. Call an ambulance if needed and go to a hospital.
2. Advise your lifeguard supervisor about your injury so they can send WorkCover an Employer’s Report Form.
3. Send the following to your lifeguard supervisor ASAP:

• Application for Compensation
• A Workers Compensation Medical Certificate from your doctor or dentist
• Ensure an Incident Report Form is completed on LIMSOC and a printout is submitted with the application.
• Work Cover assesses your application according to Workers Compensation Legislation, determining if:
• You are a worker (and were engaged in an approved activity)
• You have suffered an ‘injury’
• Approved activities were a significant contributing factor to the injury.
• Application accepted – you will receive compensation benefits. Work Cover will manage your claim including any further rehabilitation if needed.