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Please Note! We understand this is an important service and we appreciate your patience during this time. Please see the following options to report issues whilst work is undertaken to resolve the matter: Emergency Action: Any serious incidents must be reported directly to Security on ext: 5555 or 01707 285555 (external). Campus Facilities: Any building and campus faults or defects, should be reported to the Estates Helpdesk -estates@herts.ac.uk, ext: 3019 or 01707 286019 (external). Health and Safety Matters: Thank you for your understanding and support. Workplace Health & Safety Team |
The online form must be completed in the event of any accident, incident or near-miss on University premises involving students, staff or visitors; and for any accident, incident or near-miss away from the University involving students or staff on University business or educational activities.
What is an Accident/Incident or Near-Miss?
| Accident |
Separate, identifiable, unintended work or teaching/learning related incident that causes physical injury. Examples: slips/trips and falls, exposure to harmful substances and injuries whilst using or handling equipment. |
| Other incidents | May include ill-health or other non-work-related injuries requiring first aid. |
| Near miss: | An incident with the potential to cause harm but didn't on this occasion. |
Reporting an Accident, Incident or Near-Miss
Please complete an Accident/Incident/Near-Miss report using the button below.
Privacy Notice: By submitting an accident/incident form you agree to allow the Workplace Safety, Health and Wellbeing Team to use and share this information with relevant people (e.g. Local School Safety Contact/Line Manager) in order to facilitate a follow-up of the accident, incident or near-miss.
The University will hold all information provided in accordance with Data Protection legislation and the University’s Data Protection UPR.