Dangerous Occurrences
If something happens which does
not result in a reporting injury, but
which clearly could have done,
then it
may be a dangerous
occurrence that must be reported
immediately.
Reportable Dangerous
Occurrences include some
of the following:
•
Collapse, overturning or failing
on load- bearing parts of lifts
and
lifting equipment
•
Electrical short circuit or
overload
causing fire or
explosion
•
Accidental release of a
biological agent likely to
cause severe human illness
•
Explosion or fire
causing
suspension of normal work
for more than 24 hours
•
Explosion,
collapse or bursting
of closed vessels or pipework
forming
a pressure system
•
Accidental release of any
substance which may damage
health
Y
N
Accident/Incident Occurs
Is the
incident a reportable
disease?
Is the incident a death?
Is the incident an over 7
day injury?
Is
the incident a reportable
“specified injury”?
Y
N
Is
the incident a Dangerous
Occurrence?
Y
For further advice and guidance see, “Reporting accidents and incidents at
work” INDG453(rev1) : http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg453.pdf
N
