Accident Book

If a member is injured at work, it is important that they report the injury to their employer. Employers are required to keep a record of accidents for this purpose. As a result an Accident Book, or some equivalent means of recording accidents is needed. In May 2003 a revised Accident Book was introduced (BL 510) to meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Basically this new version of the Accident Book allows individual records to be removed and stored confidentially. If the employer chooses to use their own accident recording system, they must ensure that records are confidential. However, union health and safety reps are entitled to have access to Accident Book reports.

Download: Accident Book