New Zealand
ACC Claim History Report
Construction & Engineering
Manufacturing
Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain
Healthcare & Aged Care
What the check is?
A report from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) showing any previous injury claims made by the candidate.
What the value is?
Helps you understand if a candidate has a history of workplace injuries before they start the job.
What does it check?
Lists injury claims lodged by the candidate with ACC.
Why do you do it?
Gives insight into any past injuries that might impact a candidate’s ability to perform their role, especially in physical jobs. It supports safer hiring decisions.
How often does it need to be checked?
Usually a one-time check before employment begins. It may be repeated if required by company policy or specific job regulations.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
It's most commonly used in industries with physical labour or health and safety considerations, such as: construction, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics & healthcare
Risk of not doing it?
You could hire someone without knowing about prior injuries that limit their ability to work safely, creating health, safety and liability risks for your business.
