Accident report forms : Accident report forms are to be used in case of serious accidents. A properly completed accident report form should contain the following information:
(1) The date, time and location of the accident
(2) The name, address and age of the casualty
(3) A description of the accident
(4) The names of any witnesses
(5) Details of any injuries suffered or suspected
(6) A description of the first aid treatment given
(7) The name of the person who gave the first aid treatment
(8) A description of any further action taken, e.g. removal to hospital
This form is also a useful record containing details concerning the accident which might be hard to recall at a later date. These forms are to be completed and maintained by the lab in-charge. A copy of this report has to be sent to the Head of the institution for information, so that the Head could initiate measures to improve safe working conditions in the lab.