Create a safety incident from an ICW task

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Create a safety incident directly from an existing ICW task when the task reveals a safety-related issue.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_icw.safety_incident_user

    About this task

    You may discover a safety issue while working on an action, deviation, or Industrial Guided Task. The safety incident requires formal reporting. Creating a safety incident from the task automatically links the two records through the origin field that provides context for investigation.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Workspaces > Digital Factory Workspace.
    2. Select the task from which you want to create a safety incident.

      You can create safety incidents from the following task types:

      • Actions
      • Deviations
      • Root Cause Analysis
    3. Select More Actions () in the top corner.
    4. Select Report safety incident.
    5. On the Safety Incident form, review the pre-populated fields.

      The following fields are automatically populated from the originating task:

      • Short description
      • Opened by
      • Assigned to
      • Functional location
    6. Complete the remaining required fields, including the incident summary.
    7. Optional: Add attachments to provide additional context.
    8. Select Submit.

    Result

    The safety incident is created and linked to the originating task through the origin field. The incident appears in the safety incidents list and in the Related tab of the originating task.