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Incident Reporting & Investigation for HVAC

The Incident Reporting & Investigation workflow supports HVAC contractors by creating a consistent approach to handling incidents. It includes documenting details, photographing conditions, reviewing equipment use, and interviewing witnesses. Supervisors ensure OSHA compliance, define corrective actions, and archive findings. Teams review lessons learned in safety meetings to prevent recurrence. By using this workflow, HVAC companies reduce liability, protect profitability, and strengthen professionalism. Clients benefit from confidence in transparent handling of safety issues. With this workflow in place, HVAC contractors can improve efficiency, reduce repeat incidents, and deliver projects more reliably while reinforcing a strong safety culture.

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