Who is this article for?

Administrators who want to learn how to add a hazard.

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This article explains how to add and manage hazards in the Incident module.

Adding a new hazard

To add a new hazard:

1. Navigate to the Incident module to see a list of issue types.
2. Select Hazard.

Filling in the hazard form

To complete the hazard form:

1. Fill in the required fields shown in the form.
2. Submit the form once ready.

Understanding hazard fields

The hazard form contains the following fields:

• Supervisor - Select the supervisor responsible for the hazard
• Is Improvement Opportunity - Select if the hazard provides an improvement opportunity
• Report Type - Select the report type (for example, Hazard or Other)
• Source of Hazard - Select the source of the hazard (for example, plant and equipment or physical environment)
• Identified Potential/Actual Hazard - Select all identified potential and actual hazards
• Details - Enter a full description of the hazard
• Immediate Action - Enter any immediate action that has been taken because of the hazard being identified