What is an incident report?
An incident report is a written statement that records a fully detailed description of an unusual event that has occurred.
Why are they used?
Understand the circumstances that caused and contributed to the event
Record specific details about the incident
Document injuries or property damage
Determine methods and strategies for avoiding similar incidents in the future
Help organizations improve safety and security measures
Description of Incident: Determines who, what, when, why, and where of a situation that takes place.
Indicate time, date, and location (when and where).
Identify all parties’ involved and unusual activity (who, what, and how).
Recognize possible reasons behind actions of those involved (why).
