The head or director of an enterprise has according to article 2 paragraph 7 of the Safety Ordinance the obligation to report occupational injuries to the Safety Inspection and the police among others.

WHICH INJURIES SHOULD BE REPORTED?

The head or director of an enterprise gives immediate notice of the following injuries:
a. Injuries with deadly result;

b. Injuries where the victim(s) has (have) to be admitted to a nursing institution;
c. Injuries, which cause such wounds, that it results in permanent or partial disability;
d. Injuries where by accidental circumstances no personal injury has occurred;
e. Injuries, which cause such wounds, that result in absenteeism (from work).

PLACE (SURROUNDINGS) OF THE INJURY

The place (surroundings) where the injury has taken place must be kept as much as possible (for as long as this does not constitute any danger) intact as to facilitate an eventual investigation by the government authorities (Safety Inspection).

WHEN AND TO WHOM SHOULD BE REPORTED TO?

The head or director of the enterprise must as soon as possible after the injury, but within 24 hours, report this to the Safety Inspection.

For the reporting of injuries, but also for other labour-safety matters, the following should be contacted:

- during the week (office-hours):

Dienst voor Arbeidszorg,
Safety Inspection Section
Bellisimaweg 17
tel. 737-1200

- (national) holidays and after office hours

The Police tel: 911

For more information you can contact:
Directorate of Labour
Address: Schouwburgweg 22,
Tel: (09) 461 9999