Report all Accidents and Near MissesReport an accident or near miss
An accident is an unplanned, unexpected event which results in injury or damage.
A near miss is a similar event, which, although does not result in injury or damage, is likely to in the future, if no remedial action is taken.
If you have, or witness, an accident at work, it is essential that you ensure it is reported to the Health and Safety Office on an Accident/near miss report form.
Accidents or Near Misses must be reported if they happen or could potentially happen, to anyone in areas owned or controlled by the University (staff, students, honorary appointees, visitors, contractors, the public or any to any other third parties).
They must also be reported if they involve anyone engaged in University business, but in areas not controlled by the University (eg when working overseas).
Normally University First Aiders who attend an accident will carry and complete the form. If you are also present you can assist them by collecting information and filling in the form whilst they provide first aid.
If no University First Aider attends, or it is a ‘near miss’ please:-
(1) Download an Accident/near miss report form
(2) Complete the form yourself (as fully as possible) and return it promptly to the Health and Safety Office, Queen’s Building, Streatham Campus, EX4 4QH.
The Health and Safety Office will use the information for accident / near miss, monitoring and prevention.
There is also a statutory duty to report certain types of accidents promptly to the Health and Safety Executive under the RIDDOR* Regulations.
* RIDDOR; the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
