Incident Reporting Format
Incidents such as theft, physical assault(s), accidents, medical emergencies or even a natural calamity can happen in any organisation at any time. In some instances, an issue at hand at the workplace may be beyond the scope of a policy manual or comprehension.
What is important at such a time is how such a critical incident is managed so that the decision making and response efforts at the management level are based on documented pieces of evidence and not on hearsay or changing witness statements.
Moreover, in some cases, organisations may be liable for damages, and expenses or become part of legal proceedings. Having an Incident Report within 24-48 hours from the time of an incident can help the management mitigate risks or take appropriate timely action.
Here is a unique format that will help you in documenting critical incidents through an ‘Incident Reporting Format’ not only to understand the situation first-hand or simply create a record but also to investigate the matter better and assign responsibilities for any follow-up action.