SOP Templates > Flooring > Safety > Incident Reporting & Investigation

Incident Reporting & Investigation for Flooring

The Incident Reporting & Investigation workflow helps flooring contractors manage safety events effectively. It covers documenting details, photographing site conditions, analyzing tools and materials, and creating corrective action plans. Supervisors oversee OSHA compliance, maintain reports, and implement improvements. Teams review lessons in safety meetings to raise awareness. By standardizing this process, flooring companies reduce risks, protect margins, and improve professionalism. Clients benefit from confidence that incidents are addressed transparently. With this workflow in place, flooring contractors can strengthen efficiency, improve reliability, and deliver projects more consistently 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