Accident and Incident Reporting Quiz

Accident vs. Incident

• An accident is an unplanned event that results in injury or ill health.
• An incident is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or ill health, but had the potential to do so.

Near Miss

• A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or ill health, but had the potential to do so.
• According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a near miss is an event that, although it did not result in harm, has the potential to cause harm.

Incident Reporting

• Accurate reporting of accidents and incidents is essential to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and prevent future incidents.
• The following types of incidents should be recorded in the DATIX system:
• Accidents resulting in injury or ill health
• Near misses
• Dangerous occurrences
• Equipment damage
• Security incidents
• Complaints and concerns
• All incidents, including near misses, should be recorded in the DATIX system to ensure a thorough investigation and implementation of corrective actions.

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Definitions

• According to the HSE, an incident is any unplanned event that results in, or has the potential to result in, injury or ill health.
• The HSE defines a near miss as an event that, although it did not result in harm, has the potential to cause harm.

Importance of Accurate Reporting

• Accurate reporting of accidents and incidents is essential to ensure a thorough investigation and implementation of corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• It helps to identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and improve overall safety performance.