Incident Reporting

A safety incident (accident, fire, spill, animal bite, etc.) is an event that results in an injury or illness to an individual, damage to equipment/building, or a “near miss”.  It is important to follow proper reporting procedures after a safety incident. 

Complete the Middlebury Sciences Incident Report  for all safety incidents.

If a safety incident involved an injury—

Faculty and staff must report all injuries to manager/supervisor immediately.  Report to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.  http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/business/hr/staffandfaculty/safety

Students must report all injuries to your supervisor or lab instructor immediately.  http://www.middlebury.edu/student-life/health-wellness-education-and-safety/Parton-Center

In the event of accident or medical emergency, call the Department of Public Safety at x5911 (802-443-5911) or dial 911.  http://www.middlebury.edu/er/protocols/accmed