Emergency 911: Keep Employee Emergency Contacts Up to Date

Accidents happen at work every day. In fact, OSHA estimates that one in ten construction workers are injured every year. Are you prepared?  It’s important to collect emergency information for each of your employees to have on file just in case the unthinkable happens.  

Collect information

Have the employee fill out an Emergency Contact Form on the first day of work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that 60% of construction workplace injuries occur within the employee’s first year of employment so it's imperative to get this information right away. Remind employees to keep this form current in case of any life changing events (marriage, divorce, death). The forms should be reviewed annually. 

File and secure information

Like all personnel information, these forms should be kept in a locked cabinet or other secured location.  Access to the information should be given only to those on staff who have access to human resources information. Below is a sample form your company can replicate and have all employees fill out today.