{"id":836,"date":"2023-07-31T08:18:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T08:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/?p=836"},"modified":"2024-04-09T23:56:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T23:56:02","slug":"there-has-been-an-incident-on-my-construction-site-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/blog\/there-has-been-an-incident-on-my-construction-site-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"There has been an incident on my construction site, now what?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The construction industry is known for its potential hazards and risks, and unfortunately, incidents sometimes occur. Having an incident on-site can be alarming, but your response is crucial in reducing its impact and making sure the team is safer in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, if you’re a HazardCo member we will support you throughout this process, just <\/span>give us a call<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Incidents can range from very minor, to serious incidents. The steps below can be scaled up or down depending on the seriousness of the incident. If you have a near miss on site, this is also considered an incident. <\/span>Learn more about reporting near misses<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prioritise Health and Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n

The health and safety of the people involved in the incident should be the main concern. Immediately assess the situation to identify any ongoing dangers and take appropriate action to eliminate or minimise risks. Evacuate affected areas if necessary and provide medical assistance to injured personnel. Remember, health and safety should always come before anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secure the Scene<\/b><\/h3>\n

Once the immediate safety concerns are addressed, you may need to secure the scene to prevent further incidents or unauthorised access. Erect physical barriers, post warning signs and restrict entry if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Communicate!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Maintaining clear and effective communication during and after an incident is really important.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notify all the relevant people about the incident as soon as possible. This includes workers, supervisors, managers and contractors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Report the incident in the HazardCo App<\/b><\/h3>\n

Using the Report Incident feature on your HazardCo App, fill out the fields to capture what happened. Your reported incident will be added to your incident register in the Hub, and HazardCo retains this for as long as you\u2019re a member.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notifiable Incidents<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

It’s important to note that some incidents are required to be notified to your Regulator. These are referred to as notifiable incidents<\/span>. <\/span>A notifiable incident is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n