Maintenance teams operate in challenging environments that can often produce workplace mishaps, near misses, and other potential hazards. That’s where maintenance incident reports come in. Not only do these reports help team members isolate and problem-solve safety concerns, leading to a safer workplace, but they also help your company comply with regulations and minimize legal risk. When handled well, a maintenance incident report process can also help streamline workplace processes and show you care about the health of team members.

What is a maintenance incident report?

Maintenance incident reports are documented accounts of unexpected safety events, near misses, or accidents that occur during maintenance work. For example, you’ll definitely need a report when employees come into contact with harmful substances or organisms, or when machine failure leads to—or comes close to—employee injury.

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