Notifiable incident
An incident that meets a certain criteria for it to be reported to the proper health and safety authority.
A notifiable incident is a workplace event that must be reported to regulatory authorities due to its potential impact on health and safety. Proper reporting and documentation are crucial for compliance with safety regulations and for initiating investigations or corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Used in a sentence
Report any notifiable incident to safety authorities within the required timeframe.
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