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Incident Reporting & Investigation for Drywall

The Incident Reporting & Investigation workflow supports drywall contractors by ensuring all incidents are captured, reviewed, and resolved consistently. It includes completing forms, interviewing witnesses, analyzing environmental factors, and implementing corrective measures. Supervisors document findings, meet OSHA standards, and store reports securely. Teams share lessons learned in safety briefings to improve awareness. By using this workflow, drywall companies reduce risks, protect profitability, and enhance credibility. Clients benefit from confidence in professional, transparent safety practices. With this workflow, drywall contractors can strengthen efficiency, improve accountability, and deliver projects more reliably with fewer repeat issues.

Ensure the site is safe and provide first aid or emergency response if needed

Notify supervisor or safety manager immediately

Secure the incident area and preserve conditions for review

Document the incident details (who, what, when, where, how)

Take photos and gather physical evidence if applicable

Collect witness statements and contact information

Complete an incident report form as soon as possible

Report incident to client or GC if required by contract

Submit documentation to internal safety or HR team

Conduct root cause investigation with supervisor or safety lead

Identify contributing factors (training, tools, conditions, procedures)

Recommend and implement corrective actions

Review findings with crew in safety meeting or debrief

Update safety procedures or training if needed

File all reports and follow-up documentation for recordkeeping and compliance