Accidents and Near Misses

A University report�form should be submitted whenever there is an accident or a near miss. The form can either be completed online or, alternatively, copies of the form can be downloaded, printed and then completed by hand. The form can also be used to report incidents of work-related ill health which can be regarded as "slow accidents" � instead of being caused by single events,�they�result from exposure to a hazard over time.� Typical examples include:
� - Conditions caused by repetitive movements or inappropriate working postures;��
� - Skin conditions resulting from repeated exposures to particular agents such as cleaning products;�
� - Asthma or respiratory problems that could be attributable to workplace conditions or activities.

Report an accident or a near misses online

(The report can be completed on the screen. A copy is then sent automatically to the University Safety Advisers and a copy is e-mailed to you for your records. Use your computer user name and password to login when prompted.)

Download the accident report form��

Download the near miss report form

(A separate form is provided for the reporting of near misses. These are unplanned incidents which did not result in injury or ill health but which might have done so if the circumstances had been slightly different.)

Download a checklist to help the investigation of accidents

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The report should be completed and submitted by the immediate supervisor of the injured person or by the person in charge of the area where the accident happened. THE FORM SHOULD NOT BE COMPLETED BY THE INJURED PERSON.

The completed form should be submitted within 48 hours of the accident. Serious accidents should be reported to the University Safety Advisers immediately by telephone (ext 3894 or 3896) or as an on-line report. (As a rule of thumb, an accident is "serious" if the injured person has gone to hospital as a result of the accident.)� Please do not delay submitting the report because you want to make sure that you have gathered all the facts surrounding the accident.� A second report can always be made at a later date with any additional information.

The University Safety Advisers will ensure that necessary reports are submitted to the Health and Safety Executive and that serious accidents are reported to the HSE immediately by telephone.

The local Safety Adviser should be informed of an accident as soon as possible and, where necessary, asked to assist with the investigation.