safety
Incident Report Checklist
Follow this immediately after any incident so nothing is missed.
Make the area safe
Treat injuries and remove ongoing danger first.
~10 min
Record the facts
Who, what, where, when. Facts only, no opinions.
~20 min
Collect evidence
Photos, CCTV, equipment, witness statements.
~30 min
Notify internally
Line manager, safety lead and senior management as required.
~10 min
Check reporting duties
Determine if the incident is legally reportable and by when.
~15 min
Investigate root cause
Five whys or equivalent. Avoid blaming individuals.
~45 min
Agree and track corrective actions
Owner, date and verification of effectiveness.
~20 min
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