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Incident Reporting & Investigation for Painting

The Incident Reporting & Investigation workflow provides painting contractors with a structured checklist for documenting accidents or near misses. It covers recording details, photographing conditions, gathering statements, and analyzing causes. Supervisors ensure compliance, assign corrective actions, and file reports securely. Teams review outcomes in safety meetings to strengthen awareness. By following this workflow, painting companies reduce risks, protect profitability, and build credibility. Clients benefit from reassurance that projects are managed responsibly. With this workflow in place, painting contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve efficiency, and deliver projects more reliably while embedding safety accountability.

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