# What is Incident Reporting?

Incident reporting records accidents, near misses, and hazards. SMEs use it to learn and prevent repeats. Digital logs create audit trails and trend insights.

Source: https://faqtic.co/glossary/incident-reporting

## Why it Matters for SMEs

- Drives improvement
- Provides evidence
- Reduces recurrence

## Example in Practice

Staff submit incident forms via Factorial workflows.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Near miss logging?

Yes, they reveal risks early.

### Confidentiality?

Keep sensitive data restricted.

### Analyse trends?

Yes, via reports.

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