Workplace Accidents
Responsible person of a workplace is required to notify workplace accidents.
For accident that causes the death of, or serious bodily injury to an employee, he is required to:
• notify an occupational safety officer of the Labour Department within 24 hours after the accident and follow it with a written report within 7 days after the date of the accident if no written notification has ever been given.
For accident that results in the employee being incapacitated from working for at least 3 days, he is required to:
• report the accident in writing to an occupational safety officer of the Labour Department within 7 days after the date of the accident.
Serious bodily injury includes any bodily injury that results in the victim's admission at a hospital or clinic for treatment or observation.
Written report of accident is not required if notice of the accident has been given within the specified period in accordance with Section 15 of the Employees' Compensation Ordinance (Cap 282).
Dangerous Occurrences
The occupier of premises where a workplace is located is required to report Dangerous Occurrence occurred at the workplace to an occupational safety officer of the Labour Department. The report must be in writing and lodged within 24 hours after the Dangerous Occurrence.
Notifiable Occupational Diseases
A medical practitioner who finds or suspects that an employee is or was suffering from a notifiable occupational disease and believes that the disease was or may have been attributable to the occupation of the employee must notify his finding or suspicion to the Commissioner as soon as practicable.
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