- How can I report an Accident, Incident or Near-Miss at UH?
- What can be reported using the Incident Portal?
An online incident 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.
How can I report an Accident, Incident or Near Miss?
- 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 at estates@herts.ac.uk, ext: 3019 or 01707 286019 (external).
- Health and Safety Matters:
For any non-emergency health and safety matters - please highlight these to your course tutor and/or report them using the online Incident Portal
| Injury or Ill-Health Incidents |
Separate, identifiable, unintended incident that causes physical injury or ill-health. Examples: slips/trips and falls on campus, exposure to harmful substances and injuries whilst using or handling equipment. |
| Near-Miss Scenario: |
An incident with the potential to cause harm but didn't on this occasion. Examples: something falling and nearly hitting somone or a slip,trip or fall that didn't cause an injury on this occassion. |
⚠️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.