Reporting is a crucial component of a well-functioning health and safety program. Both employers and employees benefit from each incident, hazard, and near miss that is reported because without reporting we cannot find the gaps in the health & safety program and continue to improve for everyone’s well-being. Consider the 5 W’s and the how of reporting.
WHO MUST REPORT?
- Employees
- Witnesses
- Supervisors or managers
- Safety representatives or committees
- When in doubt, if you see something, say something
WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPORTED?
- Workplace injury
- Workplace illness
- Workplace violence
- Workplace harassment
- Workplace sexual violence or harassment
- Property damage
- Near Miss (could have caused injury or property damage)
WHEN DO I HAVE TO REPORT?
- Immediately
- After being told about an incident
- After observing the incident
WHERE COUNTS FOR WORKPLACE REPORTING?
- At work
- Working from home
- Travelling for work
- At a client’s location
- If it happens while you are working, it must be reported
WHY DO I HAVE TO REPORT?
- Legislatively required under OHS law
- To prevent further and future injuries, illnesses, or property damage
- Assess, control, and evaluate the hazard(s) and control(s) in place
HOW DO I REPORT?
- Report any incidents to your manager/supervisor
- Follow your organization’s reporting policy and procedure and speak with your supervisor/manager if you are not aware of this policy/procedure
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