All incidents should be reported to Safety Services as soon as possible either through the RiskNet tool or InsideÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê.
Accidents and incidents
If you have experienced an accident or incident, please report it using the link below.
Definitions and examples
´¡³¦³¦¾±»å±ð²Ô³Ù:ÌýAn event that results in damage or loss, injuryÌýor ill-healthÌý(reported as staff injury/student injury/damage or loss). Examples include: a personal injury such as a slip resulting in a cut or a broken bone
±õ²Ô³¦¾±»å±ð²Ô³Ù:ÌýAn event thatÌýmay or may not result in damage or loss, injury, or ill-health. Examples include: wet floors without adequate signage.
Examples
Hazard observation | Near miss | Accident |
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You see a ladder with a broken step | You are using a ladder and almost step on a broken step | You are using a ladder and you step on a broken step and fall which results in you hurting your foot |
You see something hanging off the edge of a high shelf | Something falls off a high shelf and lands right next to you | Something falls off a high shelf and hits you on the head which results in you sustaining a cut to your head |
You see equipment that is leaking water | You almost slip on a puddle of water caused by leaking equipment | You slipped on a puddle of water caused by leaking equipment which results in you hurting your back |