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incident report

An incident report is a formal, permanent and written record of an event, accident or problem. The report explores what happened, when it happened, who was involved and what actions were taken by the persons involved. The purpose of the incident report is to provide an accurate record, support investigation, improve safety and to guide follow up actions. A few characteristics of a good report are that it is accurate and specific, factual, objective, clear, complete, concise, well organized, grammatically correct and contains limited abbreviations.
 Checklist for an Incident Report
  1. Basic Information - You report should contain date, time, and exact location of the incident, along with the date and time the report is being written.
  2. People Involved - Ensure that you include the full names of all the people involved, their roles (victim, witness etc.) and their contact information, if necessary.
  3. Description of the incident - Explain what happened in chronological order and avoid opinions or emotional language.
  4. Actions taken - Clarify the steps taken to manage the situation.
  5. Impact of the incident - Clarify the injuries or harm caused, for example, property damage or disruptions to scheduled activities.
  6. Clarity and Accuracy - Use simple and direct sentences and omit biased language. 
  7. Closing - Ensure that you sign the report and include your title and role.
Format & Example: Incident Report
​Contributor: Leisa Samuels-Thomas

​Reference:
https://www.nfic.org/docs/WrittingEffectiveIncidentReports.pdf  ​​