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Health and Safety Directorate

What is an accident?

What is an accident? 

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage, injury or ill health.  All accidents, however minor must be reported to HSD via MySafety  

Examples of what should be reported

  • Injuries from needles, scalpels, broken glass.
  • Slips, trips and falls.
  • All occasions where a first aider was required.
  • Injuries resulting from being hit by a moving vehicle
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