Dealing with accidents and illness

This section will help you to deal with accidents and illnesses in the workplace appropriately . It covers the immediate steps you need to take when someone has an accident or falls ill , whether they are an employee or an member of the public at your business premises . Find out whether to investigate , and if so , how to investigate properly , how to keep proper records , including a legally compliant accident book , and whether and how to report any accidents and illnesses to your local authority .