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Incident Reporting & Investigation for Site Preparation

The Incident Reporting & Investigation workflow provides site preparation contractors with a structured process for handling safety incidents. It includes documenting events, photographing equipment or site conditions, interviewing witnesses, and applying corrective actions. Supervisors ensure OSHA compliance, maintain records, and communicate lessons learned in meetings. By standardizing this workflow, site prep companies reduce risks, protect profitability, and strengthen professionalism. Clients benefit from assurance that crews work safely and responsibly. With this workflow in place, site preparation contractors can improve efficiency, strengthen accountability, and deliver projects more reliably while reinforcing a safety-first culture.

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)

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