Incident Reporting
NOAA is responsible for providing safe and healthful work places and conditions of employment for all personnel. Prompt investigation and reporting of any incident involving NOAA employees or property will provide information necessary for the systematic identification and correction of safety and health hazards.
All incidents shall be reported within 24 hours of the incident occurrence through the NOAA web-based Accident/Illness Reporting System. If an incident is considered serious in nature (see the definition on the reporting form) such shall be reported as soon as possible, but no later than 8 working hours of occurrence.
NOAA Web-based Accident/Illness Reporting System (All Incidents to be
reported using this system after May 1, 2005.)
NOTE: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher required
Motor Vehicle Accident Reporting
CD-137, Report of Accident/Illness Form (no longer required)
NOAA's Safety Information Reporting System (SIRS) ** For SECO use only.
Page last updated: October 4, 2010