6 Ways to stay organized and on Top of Incident Tracking

1. Use Digital Logs

   • Maintain a digital incident log where every incident is recorded with details like date, time, location, involved parties, and description. This log should be accessible to site managers and safety officers.

2. Construction Safety Apps

   • Use apps designed for construction safety that allow workers to report incidents in real-time. These apps often include features like photo uploads, GPS tagging, and automatic notifications to supervisors.

3. Scheduled Inspections/ Surprise Inspections

   • Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards before they lead to incidents. Record findings and any incidents discovered during these audits.

4. Incident Tracking and Reporting Protocols

   • Clear Guidelines: Establish clear incident reporting protocols that require immediate reporting of any accident, near-miss, or unsafe condition. Ensure all workers are trained on these protocols.

   • Anonymous Reporting: Provide an option for anonymous reporting to encourage workers to report incidents without fear of retaliation.

5. Data Analytics and Dashboarding

   • Incident Tracking Dashboards: Use dashboards to visualize incident data, track trends, and identify areas of concern. This can help in proactive management and decision-making.

6. Regular Training and Updates

   • Safety Training: Regularly train workers on how to report incidents and the importance of doing so. Include training on using any digital tools or apps provided for this purpose.

7. Legal Compliance and Documentation

   • Compliance Checks: Ensure that all incident reports are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. Keep detailed records that can be reviewed during audits or investigations.

8. Post-Incident Reviews

   • Root Cause Analysis: After an incident, conduct a thorough review to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

MeritEHS offers one place to track all of this information. With MeritEHS your business can Auto-generate an OSHA 300 report from the system or customize incident forms with information relevant to your organization. Keep track of incidents from your computer, smartphone, or tablet and instantly notify relevant parties of incidents based on defined organizational conditions. Easy to use reports let you analyze incident data and visually identify trends. If you are interested in what MeritEHS can do for your company, contact us.