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Accident Investigation ReportNear Miss ReportWorkplace Incident Report
FormatDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length8 pages6 pages9 pages
StyleModernMinimalMinimal

Writing a workplace incident report that gets read

A workplace incident report records an accident or near miss, so it can be investigated and prevented.

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Cover date, time and location, who was involved, what happened, immediate actions, root cause, and corrective actions.

Write it down as soon as possible, and record facts and witness accounts, not blame.

Compare Accident Investigation Report, Near Miss Report, and Workplace Incident Report, all 6 to 9 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a workplace incident report?

A workplace incident report records an accident or near miss, so it can be investigated and prevented.

What should a workplace incident report include?

Include date, time and location, who was involved, what happened, immediate actions, root cause, and corrective actions. Write it down as soon as possible, and record facts and witness accounts, not blame.

What is the best workplace incident report template to begin from?

Start with Accident Investigation Report: Records what happened, why it happened and which fixes will stop a repeat, in facts that regulators can check. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Near Miss Report.

How long is a workplace incident report?

The templates here are 6 to 9 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Which apps can I use for a workplace incident report?

Yes. These workplace incident report templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 3 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these workplace incident report templates written for?

Mostly healthcare. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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