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Incident report
Also known as accident report.
A timely factual record of an injury, illness, damage event, exposure, or other safety incident.
Safety notes
- Protect people first, notify required parties, preserve evidence and privacy, record conditions and witnesses, meet legal reporting duties, and investigate causes for prevention rather than blame.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Protect people first, notify required parties, preserve evidence and privacy, record conditions and witnesses, meet legal reporting duties, and investigate causes for prevention rather than blame.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.