Easily track and report your workplace accidents & incidents

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to record all workplace incidents, how they happened and what can be done to prevent it happening again. This helps mitigate future accidents and enhances overall workplace safety.

The distinction between an accident and an incident is often blurred, yet crucial for workplace safety. 

An accident involves an event resulting in personal injury or property damage, affecting employees or the public. 

Incident, on the other hand, refers to any unplanned event that disrupts normal operations. Incidents can be categorised into two types: 

• Near Miss: These are incidents where no harm or damage occurs but have the potential to do so. They should be recorded and investigated internally to prevent future accidents. 

• Dangerous Occurrence: This category involves circumstances that could potentially cause harm, meeting specific reporting criteria under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations). These occurrences must be reported within 10 days. 

Understanding these differences is crucial for workplace safety. Properly categorising incidents aids in identifying hazards proactively and ensures compliance with safety regulations. 

After an accident or incident, your next step involves reviewing the relevant risk assessments to assess the adequacy of control measures and risk levels. Our software features a user-friendly risk assessment tool, allowing you to amend and review assessments with just a few clicks. 

Following an accident or incident, your next crucial step is to review relevant risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of control measures and the level of risk involved. SafeWorkforce features a user-friendly risk assessment tool, enabling you to quickly update and assess these evaluations.