External guideline #2: Assessment of initial application for approval as a self-insurer

What it contains

This document is intended to provide employers with an understanding of WorkSafe Victoria's (WorkSafe) policies and procedures in relation to an application for approval to self-insure. It also provides forms and schedules needed to make an application.

This document outlines:

• what WorkSafe expects of self-insurers
• an overview of the assessment process
• what benchmarks and indicators WorkSafe will use to assess you.

WorkSafe will look at things such as:

• your financial situation
• whether you have employees with the skills to manage claims and help injured employees return to work
• your claims history
• your current OHS processes
• any complaints made against you