Nothing is more important than your health and well-being. The most important thing to do if you have a work-related injury or illness is to seek appropriate medical treatment as soon as possible.

The best and easiest way to report your injury or illness is to put the details in the Register of Injuries that every workplace must have. This can be filled in by you or by someone on your behalf, and needs to be done within 30 days of the injury. If you don't have access to the Register of Injuries you can write down what happened, the date and time, and give it to your employer. 

If you can't do your normal job as a result of your injury, you should see a doctor and ask for a Certificate of Capacity, similar to a medical certificate. The certificate will need to describe the injury, any anticipated time off work and possible alternative duties. 

If you want to claim benefits for time off work and/or medical treatment because of a work-related injury or illness, you need to complete a Worker's Injury Claim Form. You can get a hard copy from any post office or by contacting WorkSafe directly. Complete the Claim Form, attach the Certificate of Capacity (if you have one) and give them to your employer as soon as you can. Also, so you know, it's against the law for your employer to refuse your claim or dismiss you for making one. Last but not least, remember that the most important person in your recovery is you. Actively participating in your rehabilitation and talking regularly to your employer can help you return to work faster.