Accident reporting
Recording incidents supports casualty care, helps prevent repeat accidents, and ensures the organisation meets
workplace reporting procedures and legal requirements.
Accident Reporting – The Usual Workplace Flow
Follow your organisation’s reporting procedure. First aiders record what they observed and what treatment was provided.
What to Record in an Accident Report
Keep records clear and factual. Record what you saw and what you did, not opinions.
Date, time & location
Where and when the incident happened
Casualty details
Name and basic details as per company process
What happened
Short, factual description of events
First aid given
What treatment was provided and by who
Witnesses
Names of witnesses if available
Escalation actions
Who was informed and whether emergency services attended
Accident Reporting Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure reporting is complete and accurate.
A worker cuts their hand while handling materials. The first aider applies a dressing, informs the supervisor,
and records the incident in the accident book with the time, location, what happened, and what treatment was provided.
Records must be clear, accurate, and factual. Record what you observed and what first aid was provided.
In your workplace, who is the correct person to inform after an incident, and where is the accident book kept?
Accident reporting supports safe working practices. First aiders record incidents accurately, follow workplace procedures,
and escalate serious incidents to the responsible person for further action.