Information for injured workers: Independent impairment assessment

What it contains

Frequently asked questions about independent impairment assessments.

This document answers any questions you might have, such as:

• What is an independent impairment assessment (impairment assessment)?
• Do I have to attend the impairment assessment?
• How many assessments do I have to go to?
• Who is an impairment assessor?
• What does WorkSafe ask impairment assessors to do?
• Who will be at the assessment?
• Who should not be at the assessment?
• What if I need an interpreter?
• What should I bring to the assessment?
• What if I am running late for the assessment?
• What if the impairment assessor is running late?
• What will I be asked at the impairment assessment?
• What happens during the impairment assessment?
• Who will receive a copy of the impairment assessment report?
• Who do I contact if I am unhappy with the impairment assessment?