Accidents and incidents are unfortunate occurrences that can happen in any setting, from workplaces to public spaces. When such events transpire, it’s crucial to document them accurately and comprehensively through well-written accident/ incident reports. These reports serve as essential records for legal, insurance, and safety purposes. Adhering to the correct protocols and guidelines while drafting these reports is essential for maintaining transparency, compliance, and accountability. 

If an accident needs to be reported to the HSE, the responsibility lies with the employer. Reporting an accident on-site is often the responsibility of the Site Manager or most senior person present. The person responsible for reporting an accident, both internally and to the HSE, should be set out in an organisation’s Health & Safety Policy.

Whether it’s a near-miss or dangerous occurrence that results in someone being injured at work, you can be confident that BeSure Safety will be there to support you with everything from creating your accident reporting policy to correctly reporting to the HSE or local authorities. 

We aim to gather factual information that can help identify the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents occurring in the future. Our effective investigation requires a methodical, structured approach to information gathering, collation and analysis: 

Step one: Gathering the Information 

Step two: Analysing the Information 

Step three: Identifying Risk Control Measures 

Step four: The Action Plan and its Implementation 

On completion of the interview we will complete a detailed report that provides you with a clear understanding of why it happened and what needs to be put in place (control measures) to prevent it from occurring again.