Incident Types

Admin Console — This article is for account admins and managers only if you have the Incident Module.

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A description and common aliases for each type are available directly in the module via the information pop-up next to each type.

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Focused on OSHA reporting requirements and terminology.

Incident Type	Description
Death	Work-related fatality. Must be reported to OSHA within 8 hours by phone or online portal.
Major Injury	Corresponds to OSHA recordable cases (DAFW/DART). Severe injuries such as amputation or loss of an eye must be reported within 24 hours.
Minor Injury	OSHA first aid cases — generally not recordable on the OSHA 300 Log.
Near Miss	Not reportable, but tracking is best practice for hazard identification.
Dangerous Occurrence	High-risk events such as trench collapse or crane failure.
Property Damage	Physical damage to assets without injury. Tracked for insurance purposes.
Environmental	Releases reportable to the EPA or state agencies.
Violence / Harassment	Workplace violence or bullying, recognised as a hazard under the General Duty Clause.
Security	Site security breaches, theft, vandalism, or cyber events.

Focused on provincial regulator notification and Right to Refuse legislation.

Incident Type	Description
Fatality	Work-related death. Requires immediate notification to the provincial regulator and police. The scene must be preserved.
Lost-Time / Critical	Injury preventing return to work. Critical injuries mandate immediate notification.
Modified Duty	Worker unable to perform normal duties but able to perform lighter or alternative tasks.
Medical Aid (MA)	Requires professional treatment but worker returns next shift.
First Aid (FA)	Minor injury requiring simple, one-time treatment.
Occupational Illness	Chronic or acute exposure to harmful substances or conditions.
Near Miss	Often linked to Potential Serious Injury and Fatality (PSIF) tracking.
Dangerous Occurrence	Mandatory reporting under many provincial acts.
Right to Refuse Work	One of the three fundamental rights of Canadian workers — the right to stop unsafe work.
Property Damage	Physical damage to assets without injury. Tracked for insurance purposes.
Environmental	Releases reportable to relevant environmental agencies.
Violence / Harassment	Workplace violence or bullying.
Security	Site security breaches, theft, vandalism, or cyber events.

Focused on Notifiable Events under the WHS Act (AU) and HSW Act (NZ).

Incident Type	Description
Fatality	A Notifiable Event. Site must be preserved and WorkSafe (NZ) or SafeWork (AU) notified immediately.
Lost-Time / Notifiable	Includes amputations, head injuries, or hospital admissions. Must be reported immediately.
Modified Duty	Referred to locally as Restricted Work, Light Duties, or Suitable Duties.
Medical Aid (MA)	Known in Australia as a Medical Treatment Injury (MTI). Treatment beyond first aid is required.
First Aid (FA)	Treatment administered by an on-site First Aider without referral to a doctor.
Occupational Illness	Includes notifiable diseases listed under the relevant health and safety legislation.
Near Miss	An incident that could have been a Notifiable Event under different circumstances.
Dangerous Occurrence	A Notifiable Incident — such as an uncontrolled gas release or collapse of an excavation.
Right to Refuse Work	Legal right to cease work if there is a reasonable concern of serious risk.
Property Damage	Physical damage to assets without injury. Tracked for insurance purposes.
Environmental	Releases reportable to relevant environmental agencies.
Violence / Harassment	Workplace violence or bullying.
Security	Site security breaches, theft, vandalism, or cyber events.