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Incident Report Form

An incident report form is a quick first-report document that any employee fills in as soon as possible after an unusual event at work, such as an injury, near miss, property damage, security breach or argument. It captures the basic facts while memory is fresh so the right team can follow up.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

INCIDENT REPORT FORM

Report No.:
[Reference Number]
Site:
[Work Location]
Date of Report:
[Date]

Reported By

Name
Employee ID
Designation / Department
Contact Number

Type of Incident

  • Injury or illness
  • Near miss
  • Property damage
  • Loss or theft
  • Security breach
  • Verbal or physical altercation
  • Other

Incident Details

Date of incident
Time
Exact location
What happened (facts only)
Persons involved (name, ID)
Witnesses (name, ID)

Injury / Damage

Was anyone injured? Nature of injury
First aid given by
Taken to hospital / clinic (name)
Property or equipment damaged

Immediate Action

Action taken immediately
Area made safe? (Yes/No)
CCTV preserved? (Yes/No)

I confirm the information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that reporting an incident in good faith will not lead to any unfavourable treatment.

Reporter
[Name]
Date: [Date]
Supervisor
[Name]
Date: [Date]

Follow-up (HR / Safety)

Forwarded to
Investigation required? (Yes/No)
Corrective action
Closed on

What this template includes

  • Incident type tick-boxes
  • Date, time and exact location
  • Short factual description
  • People involved and witnesses
  • Injury or damage details
  • Immediate action taken, such as first aid
  • Reporter signature and supervisor review

When to use it

  • An employee slips, cuts a hand or feels unwell at work
  • A near miss happens, such as a falling object or forklift close call
  • Company property is damaged, lost or stolen
  • A verbal altercation or security breach takes place on premises

How to customise this template

  1. 1Keep it to one page so it is filled in quickly
  2. 2Place printed copies at security, the first-aid room and each floor
  3. 3Add your first-aid and emergency contact numbers
  4. 4Route safety incidents to the safety officer and conduct incidents to HR
  5. 5Number the forms for tracking

HR tips

  • Report immediately or within the same shift
  • Stick to facts; leave blame and causes to the follow-up investigation
  • Preserve CCTV and the scene where possible
  • Never penalise employees for reporting near misses

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Frequently asked questions

What is an incident report form?+

A first-report form employees use to record an unusual workplace event such as an injury, near miss, damage or altercation.

Who should fill in the incident report?+

The person involved or the first person who saw it. A supervisor then reviews and signs it.

What happens after an incident report is filed?+

The supervisor, HR or safety team reviews it, takes corrective steps and may open an investigation.