Common use of Accidents and Reports Clause in Contracts

Accidents and Reports. ‌ 17.1: Any employee involved in any accident during his working hours or relating to his employment shall report said accident as soon as possible, but in all events not later than the employee’s next regularly scheduled work day. Such report shall set forth the nature of the accident, the physical injury, if any, sustained, the witnesses to the accident and other such details as may be reasonably requested by the County. The employee shall make out an accident report in writing on forms furnished by the County and shall file a report with the Human Resources Department. Failure to comply with this provision shall subject such employee to disciplinary action by the Sheriff. 17.2: Employees shall report as soon as possible, but in any event not later than the end of their work shifts, all defects known to them in connection with any equipment they have used during the work shift. Such reports shall be made on a suitable form furnished by the Sheriff and shall be made in multiple copies with one copy to be retained by the employee. The County shall have the defect inspected by a competent person before requesting any employee to use equipment that has been reported in an unsafe operation condition.

Accidents and Reports. ‌ 17.1: Any employee involved in any accident during his working hours or relating to his employment shall report said accident as soon as possible, but in all events not later than the employee’s next regularly scheduled work day. Such report shall set forth the nature of the accident, the physical injury, if any, sustained, the witnesses to the accident and other such details as may be reasonably requested by the County. The employee shall make out an accident report in writing on forms furnished by the County and shall file a report with the Human Resources Department. Failure to comply with this provision shall subject such employee to disciplinary action by the Sheriff. 17.2: Employees shall report as soon as possible, but in any event not later than the end of their work shifts, all defects known to them in connection with any equipment they have used during the work shift. Such reports shall be made on a suitable form furnished by the Sheriff and shall be made in multiple copies with one copy to be retained by the employee. The County shall have the defect inspected by a competent person before requesting any employee to use equipment that has been reported in an unsafe operation condition.