Why are we talking about accident reporting?
Sometimes accidents happen and it is essential, no matter how minor the accident is, that it is reported and recorded. It’s important that everyone at InJoinery knows how to report accidents and why this process is important.
What is an accident?
An ‘accident’ is an unplanned or uncontrolled event that resulted in harm. Accidents are generally caused by unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and failure to follow instructions; or a combination of all.
Why report accidents?
Reporting all workplace injuries is important, what seems minor at the time can get worse and lead to long term injury or illness. We can ensure that the injured workers receive appropriate first aid or medical attention and that their rights and benefits are protected.
By reporting accidents, we can identify what went wrong, why it happened and how to avoid it in the future. Failure to report can also lead to other workers being exposed to the risk of a similar accident happening to them.
Construction sites and companies will record most workplace accidents under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). These regulations place a legal duty on employers and others in control of work premises.
When should we report accidents?
All accidents, near misses, and other incidents should be reported as soon as possible, even is they seem small. This helps us stop problems from happening in the future. Always follow the on site reporting procedures as well as InJoinery’s process, explained below.
Report Immediately:
Tell someone right away if there is an accident, injury, or near miss. Reporting quickly helps you and any witnesses remember what happened clearly.
Report all incidents:
Report everything that happens on site, including: injuries, bites, cuts and near misses.
INJ’s expectations, intentions and how we handle it
All accidents that happen on site MUST be reported to the main contractor and Site Manager in charge on site. We also expect every fitter to report all accidents to Charlie via phone call. The following information is needed:
Personal details and any other fitters involved
Incident details i.e. time, location on site, project name, main contractor name
Description of incident
Any injuries
At InJoinery we maintain an internal accident book to track all accidents that have occurred. Charlie will oversee all accident reporting and investigate further if required.
Contact information for further info:
Callum Reid - callum@injoinery.com