Incident Reporting

We get it—things don’t always go to plan, and that’s okay. Reporting isn’t about blame; it’s about keeping us all safe.

What are you required to report?

If an incident occurs on a Mckeone site—big or small—you are required to report it within 24 hours as per your contract. If the incident is reported to you by someone else who hasn’t filed a report, it is still your responsibility to ensure a report is submitted.

For subcontractors, your company must also file a report and, if deemed necessary, lodge it with WorkSafe.

Clear and timely reporting helps us maintain a safe working environment for everyone.

Custom Accordion
Under Victoria's Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, "injury" refers to harm or damage sustained by a person in the workplace that affects their physical or psychological health.

Injuries (Non-Reportable to WorkSafe):
- Minor injuries not requiring immediate medical treatment (e.g., small cuts, minor bruises, or sprains).
- Injuries where first aid is sufficient, such as using bandages or ice packs.

Certain types of injuries, particularly serious ones, must be reported to WorkSafe Victoria as part of the employer's legal obligations. Whilst it is the obligation of the subcontractor to report these incidents, Mckeone will provide WorkSafe with any documentation collated on the incident that occurred on a Mckeone site if it is deemed a reportable incident.
In the context of Victoria's Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, a "near miss" refers to an incident or event that could have resulted in injury, illness, or damage to property, but did not, either by chance or through timely intervention.

Reporting near misses highlights potential risks or hazards in the workplace that need to be addressed to prevent future incidents.
The following categories are reportable to WorkSafe as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic):
- Death of a person
- A person needing medical treatment within 48 hours of being exposed to a substance
- A person needing immediate treatment as an in-patient in a hospital
- Immediate medical treatment for injuries such as amputation, serious head injury, serious eye injury, electric shock, spinal injury, serious lacerations.
Unsafe work practices refer to observations or reports of employees or contractors engaging in risky behaviors that put themselves and others at risk of injury or loss of life.

Examples include:
- Ignoring PPE requirements
- Improper use of tools and equipment
- Working at heights without proper fall protection
- Unsafe scaffolding practices
- Electrical hazards
- Working under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Property damage refers to any damage to Mckeone tools, equipment, or the structures being built caused by workplace activities (e.g., hitting a wall with machinery).
The Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 prohibits bullying or harassing behavior that may cause a risk of physical or mental injury to another person.

Mckeone does not condone bullying or violent behavior in the workplace. Examples of bullying include:
- Verbal abuse
- Excluding or isolating employees
- Assigning meaningless tasks unrelated to the job
- Publicly humiliating an employee
- Unfair criticism
Employees who experience workplace bullying should report it immediately.
Squarespace Accordion
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act), employers and self-employed persons must notify WorkSafe immediately after becoming aware a notifiable incident has occurred. Failure to report an incident to WorkSafe is an offence and may result in prosecution.

Clarification: Medical treatment means treatment by a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practice in the medical or nursing or midwifery profession (doctor, nurse, midwife etc.). It does not include First Aid administered onsite for minor incidents.
The following incidents must be reported:

- Death of a person
- A person needing medical treatment within 48 hours of being exposed to a substance
- A person needing immediate treatment as an in-patient in a hospital
- A person needing immediate medical treatment for serious injuries, including:
   - Amputation
   - Serious head injury or serious eye injury
   - Removal of skin (e.g., de-gloving, scalping)
   - Electric shock
   - Spinal injury
   - Loss of a bodily function
   - Serious lacerations (e.g., requiring stitches or other medical treatment)
Under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985, all accidents involving dangerous goods must be reported to the nearest fire authority or police station. This includes:

- Fire
- Explosion
- Spills
- Leakage
- Escape

Mckeone is dedicated to making the construction industry safe for all; This means, that in some rare and extreme cases, we may need to lodge the incident for review with WorkSafe.

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