Standard 'Incident report form' suitable for all organisations. Aids in compliance with health and safety legislation.
When to use:
· Use this form every time there is an accident within your organisation, no matter how small. It is proof that the accident occurred and records the details surrounding it. It also shows that you, the employer, have high health and safety standards regards your employees and therefore helps you to comply with health and safety legislation.
· Ensure all employees know where to find this document and that it is completed even if the incident seems relatively small at the time.
NZ-HSE030 includes the following:
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names and details of the injured person;
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details of the incident, including witnesses names and addresses
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a concise statement of the incident to be written by the victim
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investigation notes regards the reason for the incident / accident (to be completed by the Line Manager)
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space for sketches of anything relevant
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recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
