Report the accident – The employer must report the accident to the Compensation office in Pretoria as soon as possible, but not later than 7 days after the employer finds out about the accident, or within 14 days of the employer finding out that the employee has an occupational disease. The employer reports the accident by filling in form WCL 2.

Submit a claim for compensation – A notice of an accident and claim for compensation must be completed by an employee or on their behalf on Form WCL 3. Claims for compensation must be submitted to the Commissioner or employer within 12 months of the date of an accident or death.

Employees may apply for more compensation if they have an accident due to the carelessness of:

• The employer
• An employee who acts for the employer
• Anyone in charge of machinery.