WORKPLACE INJURY MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT 1998 - SECT 22 Objectives and general functions of Authority under workers compensation legislation

WORKPLACE INJURY MANAGEMENT AND WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT 1998 - SECT 22

22 Objectives and general functions of Authority under workers compensation legislation

(1) The principal objectives of the Authority in exercising its functions under the workers compensation legislation are as follows--

(a) to promote the prevention of injuries and diseases at the workplace and the development of healthy and safe workplaces,

(b) to promote the prompt, efficient and effective management of injuries to persons at work,

(c) to ensure the efficient operation of workers compensation insurance arrangements,

(d) to ensure the timely and effective resolution of disputes arising under the workers compensation legislation,

(e) to ensure the appropriate co-ordination of arrangements for the administration of the schemes to which the workers compensation legislation relates.

(2) The general functions of the Authority under the workers compensation legislation are as follows--

(a) to be responsible for ensuring compliance with the workers compensation legislation,

(b) to be responsible for the day to day operational matters relating to the workers compensation scheme,

(c) to establish procedures for dealing with complaints made by employers and by injured workers in relation to matters arising under the workers compensation scheme,

(d) to monitor and report to the Minister on the operation and effectiveness of the workers compensation legislation and on the performance of the workers compensation scheme,

(e) to undertake such consultation as it thinks fit in connection with current or proposed legislation relating to the workers compensation scheme,

(f) to monitor and review key indicators of financial viability and other aspects of the workers compensation scheme,

(g) to report and make recommendations to the Minister on such matters as the Minister requests or the Authority considers appropriate.