Accident & Near Miss Reporting

Accident and near-miss reporting made easy

Our real-time reporting tools give you the round-the-clock support you need

  • Report accidents from anywhere on the BrightSafe app
  • Lower your risk of accidents with near-miss reporting
  • Instant advice from our AI powered question and answer service
  • Create a digital trail proving you’ve followed the right process
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Restore health & safety stability with complete accident management

Accidents happen. But following the right process can help you meet health & safety standards to protect your staff and meet your legal obligations.

  • Use BrightSafe’s app to report an accident in minutes
  • Assign responsibilities for investigation
  • Upload documents, pictures, and even videos to your reports
  • Recieve advice on next steps and authorities you may need to inform
  • Get 24/7 support from health & safety experts
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Don’t let near misses turn into accidents

In the daily rush, it’s easy to let little things slip through the cracks. Like if one of your employees nearly falls, or if a heavy tool falls and almost hits a worker.

Sure, no one is hurt—but the next time it happens, someone could get injured.

  • Submit detailed near-miss reports
  • Allow responsible personnel to follow up with an investigation
  • Maintain a timeline of accident reports to ensure a digital paper trail
  • Get instant general advice on next steps
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Discover what more BrightHR has to offer

Access exclusive courses that have been CPD-accredited and assured by RoSPA qualifications—so you can always be confident that your staff are getting first-class training.

Stay in the loop, update reports and reach a team of health and safety experts even when you’re out of the office with the BrightSafe On The Go app.

Stay up-to-date with health & safety tasks by easily distributing responsibilities, plus handy reminders. BrightSafe makes managing and planning tasks easy.

Reach a team of qualified health & safety experts for 24/7 straightforward advice that helps you tackle any challenge. Be prepared for HSE spot checks with confidential advice.

Get cover in unfair dismissal claims for up to £1 million. Optional insurance gives you an extra layer of protection against legal action in the case of an accident.

Our AI-powered Bright BrAInbox tool has 2000+ health & safety questions and answers based on the top questions from customers and changes in legislation.

Manage health & safety on the go

When it comes to accidents and near misses, you need to act fast. Our BrightSafe On The Go app lets you manage health & safety tasks from anywhere and at any time.

  • Browse and update risk assessments
  • Record accidents and near misses in real time
  • Identify and upload photos for new hazards
  • Download health & safety documents on your mobile
  • Assign your staff health & safety e-learning courses
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See end-to-end health & safety software in action

It’s better to be BrightSafe than sorry. And you can explore exactly how we keep you on track with your legal health & safety obligations with our software tools and resources.

From a library of health & safety document templates and user-friendly reporting tools to 24/7 advice and an on-the-go app, watch our short video to see how they all work together. Or experience a personalised tour of BrightSafe by booking a free demo directly with our software experts.

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FAQs

Q. What do I need to report when an accident at work happens?

The detail you provide about an accident at work will depend on the type of accident you’re reporting. Some basic information that will apply to all accident logs is the name of the injured worker, their address, the reporter’s details, where and when the accident occurred, and what actions were taken to restore the health of the affected worker/s and the work site.

Our accident and reporting tool covers it all AND gives you advice on the next steps you may need to take to restore health & safety and alert the relevant governing bodies. So, you don’t need to stress about missing a step.

Q. Who do I need to alert when an accident occurs at work?

Q. What is a near miss in health & safety?

Q. Do I still need to fill in paperwork if I use work health & safety software?

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