Category: Safety & quality
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
An incident report formally records any injury, damage or near miss: what happened, when and where, who was affected, the immediate and root causes, and the corrective and preventive actions with owner and date. It is sent to authorities as the regulations require.
Why it matters on a project
The aim is not to find someone to blame but to prevent a repeat. Accurate reports reveal recurring patterns before they become a serious accident.
Common mistake
Giving a shallow cause such as worker carelessness without looking for the root cause in procedures, equipment or training.
Frequently asked questions
When is an incident report written?
An initial report the same day, completed after the investigation.
Are near misses reported?
Yes, they are the cheapest chance to learn before a real injury.
Related terms
- Near missAn event that nearly caused injury or damage, reported and analysed to prevent recurrence.
- Safety officerThe specialist who checks safety procedures are followed on site.
- Risk assessmentIdentifying hazards in each activity, estimating likelihood and severity and setting controls before work starts.
- NCR (non-conformance report)A report recording work or material not meeting the specification, with root cause and corrective action.
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