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The Incident Notification Form is a critical document required under Irish health and safety legislation for recording and reporting workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses. This form is designed to comply with the reporting requirements set forth by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and must be used whenever a reportable incident occurs in the workplace. The document captures essential information about the incident, including time, location, involved parties, witness accounts, and immediate actions taken. Organizations are legally required to maintain these records and, in specific cases, submit them to the HSA within prescribed timeframes. The form serves multiple purposes: ensuring legal compliance, facilitating incident investigation, supporting insurance claims, and contributing to workplace safety improvements through data collection and analysis.
