Question seeks data on WA Police employee injuries (physical and mental health) sustained at work since July 1, 2017, including return-to-work status. The answer provides overall incident numbers and leave data.

AnsweredQoN 2474Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 February 2018
Portfolio
Police; Road Safety

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How many WA Police employees have been injured in the course of their employment since 1 July 2017: (a) how many employees have since resumed full duties after being on leave due to a workplace physical injury; (b) how many employees have since resumed full duties after being on leave citing mental health reasons due to a workplace incident; and (c) of those employees who have not resumed full duties: (i) how many employees have taken leave for physical workplace injuries; and (ii) how many employees have taken leave for mental health reasons?

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Answered
8 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Police; Road Safety
Response time
14 days
(a-c) The West Australian Police Force advise:
Since 1 July 2017, 884 Western Australia Police Force employees lodged an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) incident where a workplace injury was recorded.
It should be noted that the registration of an OSH incident does not necessitate that the employee take time-off work or that they are required to undertake restricted duties.
78 employees recorded leave linked to an OSH incident.

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