Incident Reporting Tool Box Talks

The health and safety of our construction workers is a top priority.  It is everyone’s responsibility to help prevent injuries and report all incidents immediately so that the same thing does not happen again. 

When an incident does occur, you must report it to your foreman immediately and no later than the end of the work day.  An employee statement form must be filled out so that the details of the incident can be investigated. It is important to learn what actions must be taken to prevent the accident from happening again.  Your foreman has all the necessary forms for conducting an investigation.  This process is not to place blame on the employee or foreman.  It is to find the “root” cause of the incident.

No matter how small the incident may seem, it should be reported to your foreman.  Your foreman will decide what to do next.

 Let’s discuss a few scenarios:

1.      While setting up a ladder, a slight pain is felt in your shoulder.  You work the rest of the day however it doesn’t hurt too bad.  Should you report this or wait until tomorrow to see if it still hurts?

2.      You cut your finger on a utility knife and there is some blood that requires a band aid.  Should you report this?

3.      You trip over a pile of wood and hit your elbow on the ground but do not feel any pain.  Should you report this?

The following items should always be immediately reported to your foreman:

1.      An injury to any employee, subcontractor, client representative, or private citizen, even if the injury does not require medical attention.

2.      An injury to a member of the public occurring on a work site possibly resulting from our activity or involving property, equipment, or resource

3.      Illness resulting from suspected chemical exposure

4.      Chronic or re-occurring conditions such as back pain or cumulative trauma disorders

5.      Fire or explosion

6.      Any vehicle accidents occurring on site, while traveling to or from client locations, or with any company-owned or leased vehicle

7.      Property damage resulting from any activity

8.      Structural collapse or potential structural hazards

9.      Unexpected release or imminent release of a hazardous material

10.   Unexpected chemical exposures to workers or the public

11.   A safety related complaint from the public regarding our activities

12.   Any other significant occurrence that could impact safety - WHEN IN DOUBT, REPORT IT!

This information is provided by: Assurance Agency