After a minor injury has been treated, where should details be entered?

• A. Accidents book
• B. HR file
• C. Personal file
• D. Security log

Answer: (A)

Recording a workplace injury properly creates a clear, auditable trail of what happened and how it was handled. The right place to enter these details is the accidents book because it is the official log for injuries and first-aid events, kept for safety records, audits, and any future investigations. It ensures you capture essential information in one accessible location, such as the date and time, location, what happened, the injury and treatment given, who was involved, any witnesses, and follow-up actions.

Using an HR file or a personal file mixes incident information with other records and can make the details harder to retrieve for safety purposes or breach policies. A security log is meant for security-related events, not medical treatment or health-and-safety reporting. Keeping details in the accidents book supports proper reporting, compliance, and continuity of care.