What should be included in KPI reporting of incidents?
Generated on: June 16, 2025
KPI reporting of incidents should include several key elements to ensure thorough analysis and preventative action. These elements encompass incident details, contributing factors, and corrective measures [1].
Key components to include in incident KPI reporting:
- Incident Description:
- Date of incident [1]
- Time and location of the occurrence [2]
- A description of the incident [1], including the sequence of events and conditions [3]
- Contributing Factors:
- The factors that contributed to the incident [1]
- Root causes and means for preventing a recurrence [4]
- Identification of hazards or failures in engineering, work practice, and administrative controls [5]
- Personnel Data:
- Victim's personal data, including name, address, age, sex, nationality, job title, date of employment, and time in position [3], [6]
- Training for the job being performed at the time of the incident [3], [6]
- Equipment/Process Data:
- Equipment type, manufacturer, model, and condition [3], [6]
- Details of the process involved, including misuse and maintenance program [3], [6]
- Corrective Actions and Recommendations:
- Any recommendations resulting from the investigation [1]
- Resolutions and corrective actions taken [1]
- Long-term actions to prevent similar incidents [7]
- Safety and Health Program:
- Information on whether the employer has a safety and/or health program [3], [6]
- How the elements of the program are specifically implemented at the worksite [3], [6]
- Reporting and Review:
- Review the report with all affected personnel whose job tasks are relevant to the incident findings [1]
- Establish a system to promptly address and resolve the incident report findings and recommendations [1]
- Record Keeping:
- Retain incident investigation reports for a specified period (e.g., five years) [1]
This information should be documented thoroughly to facilitate learning from past experiences and preventing future incidents [8].
Important Safety Note:
Always verify safety information with your organization's specific guidelines and local regulations.
References
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Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)
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