Step 1
Employers can submit the accident report using the iReport system on the MOM website at www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/wsh-incident-reporting
Employers are required to report work-related accidents to MOM within the time stipulated below:
What to report | Reporting Timeline |
Where the accident results in death of an employee. | Within 10 days of the accident. |
Where the accident results in any incapacity that renders the employee unfit for work regardless of type of medical leave or light duties. | Within 10 days of employer’s first notice of accident. |
Where Employee contracts an occupational disease. | Within 10 days of receiving the diagnosis. |
Important:
It is an offence for any person who does not report a work-related accident and there will be a fine of $200 for the first time, or up to $2,500 for subsequent offences. If the composition fine is not paid, the person may be prosecuted and fined up to $10,000 or jailed up to 6 months.
Any person withholding necessary information or documents for claims processing will be liable for a maximum fine of $5,000 and/or 6 months’ imprisonment.
Documents required
- Copy of the iReport submitted to ministry of manpower
- Original completed HSBC Life work injury compensation claim form (do not need to complete this claim form, if you have a copy of the iReport submitted to MOM)
- Original medical bills and medical certificates
- Copy of work permit / employment pass (for foreign employees)
- Copies of detailed salary payment vouchers of the injured person for 12 months prior to the accident and during medical leave period
- Copy of medical report/inpatient discharge summary if available
- No. of working days per week (5 / 5.5 / 6 days)
- Copy of death certificate, if accident resulted in death of employee
If injured person is a sub-contractor’s employee / engaged in a project work, please let us have the following:
- Contract agreement between insured and sub-contractor and/or main contractor
- Color photos on the project title sign board located at the entrance of the project site
- Copy of sub-contractor’s and/or main contractor’s work injury compensation insurance policy
Step 2