On the Job Injuries
Incident and Injury Reporting
Reporting incidents and injuries is essential to eliminating hazards and continuously improving as a company. As part of our safety culture, all employees have both the right and the responsibility to report incidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions.
If you feel you are being discouraged or prevented from reporting, contact the Safety Director immediately. As outlined in the Employee Handbook, it is the responsibility of both employees and supervisors to promptly notify the Safety Department of any safety hazards, violations, incidents, near misses, or injuries.
Definition of an Incident
An incident is any unplanned event that disrupts normal work activities and may or may not result in injury or property damage. All work-related incidents, near misses, and injuries—regardless of severity—must be reported to your supervisor immediately.
Reporting Procedures
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Minor Incidents / Near Misses / First Aid Cases
If an incident, near miss, or injury occurs that does not require professional medical treatment, notify your supervisor immediately. The supervisor will ensure an Incident Investigation Report/Review is completed. If first aid is needed, it must be administered by a properly trained individual. -
Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment
If an injury requires professional medical care, the employee must notify their supervisor immediately. The supervisor will contact the Safety Department for further instructions, and the employee will be transported for treatment. -
Severe or Life-Threatening Emergencies
If an incident poses an immediate threat to life or health, call 911 (or follow site-specific emergency procedures) immediately. Notify your supervisor as soon as possible and follow the emergency procedures outlined.
Site-Specific Requirements
Fred Shearer and Sons operates across multiple job sites, often under different general contractors. Some sites may have specific incident response procedures that must be followed. When applicable, always follow the site-specific plan.
Regardless of location, all incidents must still be reported to your supervisor.