Incidents & Accidents Hazard or Near Miss Reporting

The policy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research Services (ORS), Division of Safety (DS), is to promote safe and healthful workplaces as required by 29 CFR 1960.28 and Executive Order 12196.

If you believe that a hazardous working condition exists in the workplace you have the right and are encouraged to make a report (oral or written) of the condition to us. If you believe that there is immediate danger to life or health make a report as quickly as possible by calling us at (301) 496-3457 or after hours by calling the Emergency Communication Center at (301) 496-5685.

If you have questions, please contact us at (301) 496-3457 or your assigned Safety and Health Specialist.

Select one of the links below for more information:

Reporting To Your Supervisor
Anonymous Reporting
Submit Your Report
Final Report of Findings

Reporting To Your Supervisor

Prompt reporting of hazardous working conditions to your supervisor and the correction of the conditions are essential elements of the NIH Occupational Health and Safety Program. Supervisors are responsible for correcting health and safety hazards in your workplace and providing specific instructions on proper safety procedures and practices.

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Anonymous Reporting

People who report a hazardous workplace condition or near miss event will not be subject to restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal. You may submit the report anonymously. However, we will not be able to contact you to obtain additional information, clarification or to provide a follow-up response. Surveys are conducted as soon as possible for reports of imminent danger conditions. Surveys for other hazardous workplace conditions are conducted as deemed appropriately by our staff. A survey may not be necessary if, through normal management action, the hazardous condition(s) can be corrected immediately.

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