[HR] Processing Accidents

The HR Accidents form is used to track accidents that occur on the job. Much of the information in this form reflects information required on the Worker’s Comp and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) accident reporting forms available in the Human Resources module's Reports folder.

How to Create an Accident Record:

The HR Accidents form is used to track accidents that occur on the job and is accessible from the Human Resources module's Programs folder or from the Accident tracking tab of the HR Resources form.

1. From the Human Resources module's Programs folder, open the HR Accidents form.
2. Click the New Record icon in the toolbar.
3. In the Accident # field, type a unique number or code that represents the accident.
4. Provide as much information as necessary on the tabs in both the upper and lower sections of the form (see descriptions below for more information).
5. Save the record.

How to Report an Accident:

As an employer, you must record information about every work-related death and about every work-related injury or illness that involves loss of consciousness, restricted work activity, job transfer, days away from work, or medical treatment beyond first aid to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Viewpoint has several forms, OSHA Form 300, OSHA Form 300A, and OSHA Form 301 available to you for reporting an accident. The MSHA 7000-1 form is also available in Vista, and allows you to report accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to activity at a mine to the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

How to Generate an Accident Report:

1. From the Human Resources module’s Reports folder, open the report you want to run.
2. Complete the filter criteria as needed in order to generate the report.
3. Preview, print, or export the report.