​As defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), an ‘Adverse Event’ is an Accident or Incident where something has happened resulting in, or potentially resulting in, harm and/or damage.
Committed to maintaining a proactive approach to safety management, the Bristol Port Company also requires Observations to be reported as an Adverse Event.

Any Event (Accident, Incident or Observation) that meets the criteria under The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) must also be reported to the HSE. 
Additionally, any Marine Casualty / Incident that meets the criteria in MGN 564 must be reported to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and, whilst no formal reporting requirements currently exist for the MCA, some Events will also be reported to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Therefore, it is essential that all the required information is accurately captured on the Event Report.

For employees, please see the following Policy and Procedures for further information.