An employee reports an accident to the office by phone and notes the name of the recipient and the time. What is the purpose of this precaution?

• A. Entire handling of the accident thereafter
• B. Recording of the report
• C. Accuracy of the report
• D. Preparation of the final written report

Answer: (B)

Recording incident communications focuses on creating a traceable entry that shows when a report was made and who received it. By noting the recipient and the time, you establish an official record of the incident filing, assign responsibility, and create an audit trail for follow-up. This helps prevent information from being lost and supports timely action and accountability. The precaution is not about the entire handling or about composing the final written report itself, though it supports those steps by providing a verified starting point.