1. Secure people and location
Prioritise immediate medical and site safety controls before beginning any testing-related decisions.
Manager Training Micro-Guide
Post-Incident First Steps in 6 Practical Actions
Use this rapid sequence to protect people, preserve evidence, and support defensible decisions after an incident.
2. Notify the right decision makers
Alert duty managers and HR stakeholders through formal policy channels, not informal messaging threads.
3. Capture initial facts quickly
Log who was involved, where and when it happened, and what immediate controls were applied.
4. Trigger post-incident testing route
Use approved providers and chain-of-custody controls to protect integrity and governance confidence.
5. Maintain confidentiality and neutrality
Keep language objective, avoid blame framing, and share information only with authorised stakeholders.
6. Complete timeline and review
Document actions in chronological order and review process quality for future manager readiness.