Your employer has a legal obligation to report your injury.
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2016, every employer and self-employed person is legally required to report workplace injuries where an employee is unable to do their normal job for more than three consecutive days (excluding the day of the accident).
What Your Employer Must Report
✅ Reportable Incidents
- Fatal injuries — Must be reported immediately to the HSA (or Gardaí), with a formal report submitted within 5 working days.
- Non-fatal injuries — Must be reported within 10 working days if the employee cannot perform normal duties for more than 3 days.
- Dangerous occurrences — Incidents that could have caused serious injury, even if no one was hurt.
❌ Not Reportable Under This Regulation – Irish Workplace Accident Claims
Diseases, occupational illnesses, or mental health impairments are not reportable under this law — though some may be under other legislation.
Why This Matters for You – Irish Workplace Accident Claims
If your employer fails to report your injury, it could:
- Undermine your compensation claim
- Be a breach of legal obligations
- Impact your recovery and return to work
Reporting protects your rights and the safety of everyone at work.
Have You Been Injured at Work? Don’t Stay Silent.
If your injury was caused by unsafe conditions or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. But you need to act quickly when dealing with Irish workplace accident claims.
Contact Neil Manley Solicitors today — we specialise in workplace accident claims and fight for what you’re owed.
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