1. Recording accidents and near misses
We would recommend that you record all accidents and near misses and if you employ more than ten employees, the law requires you to maintain an accident book.
Recording accidents and incidents
helps you to spot trends. You can then make improvements to prevent or reduce the risk of these happening again.
You legally must record an accident when it
- results in an employee not being able to work for three days or more
- is a reportable incident, injury, disease or dangerous occurrence (RIDDOR).
Tools for recording
The system you use to record with must be data protection compliant. It must not allow staff to see each other's personal details.
You can find out more about reportable incidents and buy an accident book from Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which meets these requirements.
Visit the HSE site to find out more about reportable incidents