WORKERS COMPENSATION

Please note that late reporting of injury and illness can delay the insurer acceptance of your claim and payment of benefits.

If you sustain an injury or illness in the course of your employment:

• Seek appropriate medical attention and obtain a NSW WorkCover medical certificate from your doctor.
• Report your injury or illness as soon as possible to your supervisor and complete a University of Sydney Occupational Injury, Illness or Incident Report Form.
• Report your injury/illness to the Workers Compensation Claims Officer at the Risk Management Office on x 14052.
• Complete relevant insurer forms as instructed by the Workers Compensation Claims Officer and return these to the Risk Management Office as soon as possible with your medical certificate.
• Remember to keep your supervisor informed and submit copies of your medical certificates to them.