safety

Incident Report Checklist

Follow this immediately after any incident so nothing is missed.

  1. Make the area safe

    Treat injuries and remove ongoing danger first.

    ~10 min

  2. Record the facts

    Who, what, where, when. Facts only, no opinions.

    ~20 min

  3. Collect evidence

    Photos, CCTV, equipment, witness statements.

    ~30 min

  4. Notify internally

    Line manager, safety lead and senior management as required.

    ~10 min

  5. Check reporting duties

    Determine if the incident is legally reportable and by when.

    ~15 min

  6. Investigate root cause

    Five whys or equivalent. Avoid blaming individuals.

    ~45 min

  7. Agree and track corrective actions

    Owner, date and verification of effectiveness.

    ~20 min

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