When to Use
- Workplace accidents and injuries
- Equipment malfunction or breakdown
- Medical emergencies
- Damaged or stolen property
- Illegal activity (drug use/possession, illicit weapons, etc.)
- Broken protocol
Internal Reporting vs. OHSA Reporting
Internal Reporting
- For all types of construction incidents
- Maintains an in-house record of all incidents
- May be required as a reference for insurance and other claims
OSHA Reporting
- For serious injuries and hospitalizations only
- Required for companies with 10 or more employees
- Uses a mandated form
Sample
Full Name: [FULL NAME] Title/Role: [TITLE/ROLE]
Signature: Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Location: [LOCATION]
Describe the Incident: [DESCRIBE THE INCIDENT]
Identification: ☐ Driver’s License No. [DL NUMBER] ☐ Passport No. [PASSPORT NUMBER] ☐ Other: [OTHER]
Full Name: [FULL NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [EMAIL] Address: [ADDRESS]
Identification: ☐ Driver’s License No. [DL NUMBER] ☐ Passport No. [PASSPORT NUMBER] ☐ Other: [OTHER]
Was there any property or equipment damage? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, describe the injuries: [PROPERTY DAMAGE DESCRIPTION]
If yes, enter the witnesses’ names and contact info:
- Full Name: [FULL NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [EMAIL]
- Full Name: [FULL NAME] Phone: [PHONE] E-Mail: [EMAIL]
If yes, was a report filed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Was medical treatment provided? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Refused
If yes, where was medical treatment provided? ☐ On site ☐ Hospital ☐ Other: [OTHER]