What happens if a worker wants you to get a blood test?

If a worker wants you to get a blood test, their manager will contact you.

We call them the ‘senior officer’.

The senior officer will ask if you want to get a blood test.

You can choose if you want to get a blood test.

But you don’t have to.

If you choose to get a blood test, you need to sign a consent form.

The senior officer will also ask if you want to tell them what happened.

For example, you might write a letter to explain.

You must make sure the information you share is true.

You can talk to someone before you decide if

you want to:

You might talk to someone who knows the law, like a lawyer.

If you want to talk to a lawyer, you should contact them quickly.

The senior officer usually decides if they will give you an MTO within 3 days.

If you choose not to get a blood test,

the senior officer will:

The senior officer will tell you when they decide what to do.

And they will send you a letter or an email.

You can get free legal help from LawAccess NSW.

They can share advice with you about working through an MTO.

You can call them.

You can visit their website.

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