What steps should be included in a standard incident report for a facilities-related injury?

• A. Date and time only
• B. Equipment model and serial number
• C. Who/what/when/where, witnesses, immediate actions, root cause, corrective actions, follow-up, and notification to EHS
• D. Maintenance history only

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that a standard incident report for a facilities-related injury should capture a complete record of what happened, why it happened, and what will be done to prevent it from happening again. A good report includes who was involved or affected, what occurred, when and where it happened, and any witnesses. It documents the immediate actions taken to secure safety and address the injury. It goes beyond the surface details to identify the root cause—underlying factors such as unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, or procedural gaps. It then specifies corrective actions to eliminate the root cause, assigns responsibility, and sets timelines. Finally, it includes follow-up to verify that actions were completed and effective, and notes that the incident was reported to EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) or other required authorities.

Date and time alone would miss people, location, witnesses, actions, and follow-up. Equipment model/serial provides only a narrow snapshot of equipment and not the incident’s broader context. Maintenance history covers prior work but not the specific incident, its causes, or corrective steps.