Facility Incident Response and Reporting
When a workplace accident occurs, the three initial priorities are: rescue, scene preservation, and reporting. Fatalities or injuries requiring 4+ days off must be reported to the authorities.
【Three initial response steps】
① Rescue: secure the injured person, call emergency services, provide first aid
② Preserve the scene: secure the area to prevent recurrence and preserve evidence (including photos)
③ Report: immediately notify supervisors, the safety officer, and HR
【Obligation to file injury/fatality reports】
Fatalities or injuries requiring 4+ days off: file with the Labor Standards Inspectorate without delay (as soon as possible)
Injuries requiring fewer than 4 days off: file quarterly (due January 31, April 30, July 31, October 31)
【Contents of the report】
· Business name, location, and industry
· Injured person's name, age, and job type
· Date, time, location, and type of accident
· Severity and expected days off
· Cause and corrective/preventive measures
【Using near-miss (hiyari-hatto) reports】
Serious accidents are preceded by many near-misses (Heinrich's Law: 1 serious : 29 minor : 300 near-misses).
Recording and sharing near-misses prevents accidents before they happen.
【Incident management in WorkVell】
Digitally record incident reports, track status, and manage corrective actions from the facility management screen.
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