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Incident Reporting & Investigation for Electrical

The Incident Reporting & Investigation workflow provides electrical contractors with a reliable process for handling accidents and near misses. It includes documenting details, photographing equipment, collecting statements, and determining root causes. Supervisors ensure OSHA compliance, apply corrective actions, and record findings for future training. Teams discuss incidents during safety meetings to strengthen awareness. By following this workflow, electrical companies reduce liability, protect profitability, and improve safety performance. Clients benefit from confidence in transparent, professional management. With this workflow in place, electrical contractors can strengthen credibility, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably with safer operations.

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

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