Accident Reporting and Recording

What should you do if you notice a worker driving plant equipment way above the site speed limit?

• Speak to the driver at the end of the day

• Nothing, this is not your responsibility

• Go and speak to the driver immediately

• Report it to a supervisor or manager

Which of these best describes the term “near miss”?

• An incident where the person involved had to take time off from work

• An incident where the person involved was left with life changing injuries

• An incident where the person involved had to go to the hospital

• An incident that almost resulted in someone being hurt

If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

• Details of the injury you sustained

• Your driving licence number

• When the accident occurred (date and time)

• Your national insurance number

What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?

• The person who was injured or someone acting for them

• The site manager

• A Health and Safety rep

• The supervisor

The TWO main reasons why all accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported are ___. (Choose 2 answers)

• To find out if the employee should be fined

• The employer needs to report certain accidents/incidents to the Health and Safety Executive

• To find out if the employer should be fined

• To find how and why they were caused

Why is it important for your employer to carry out accident investigations?

• They need to find out the cause of the accident in order to prevent it in the future

• They need to know who to blame

• They need to know how long the person involved will be unavailable for work

If you have an accident at work, when should it be reported?

• The following morning

• At your next break

• Immediately

• At the end of your shift

Which of these is the LEAST important reason why all accidents must be reported?

• Details of the accident need to be recorded in the accident book

• Certain accidents need to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive

• To establish whose fault it was and prosecute them

• To find out what happened so that it can be prevented in the future

What should you do if you cut a finger while working on-site?

• Tie it with a cloth to stop the bleeding then carry on working

• Put barrier cream over the cut then carry on working