Workplace Accident Report
Report a workplace accident for UVG/SUVA notification: injury details, circumstances, first aid, witnesses, and required signatures. Compliant with Swiss UVG Art. 45.
An accident report is not an internal document. It is the opening of an insurance file that someone else — SUVA or a private UVG insurer — will decide on, and the deadline attached to it starts running at the accident, not at the moment HR gets round to the paperwork.
When the report has to go out
Serious accidents must be reported to SUVA immediately by phone. Accidents causing absence of 3+ days must be reported within 3 days. All accidents involving medical treatment should be documented promptly even if no absence results.
What the form records
- Injured employee details
- Date, time, and exact location of accident
- Description of how the accident occurred
- Nature and location of injuries
- First aid measures taken
- Medical treatment sought
- Witnesses
- Supervisor and employer signatures
Occupational or non-occupational — the distinction that decides cover
The UVG distinguishes between occupational accidents (occurring during work) and non-occupational accidents (occurring outside work, insured for employees working 8+ hours/week). This form covers occupational accidents; a separate notification may be required for non-occupational accidents depending on your insurer.
How UVG cover works
Switzerland's UVG (LAA in French, LAINF in Italian) mandates compulsory accident insurance for all employees. Employers deduct employee premiums from salary and cover the employer portion. SUVA insures most employees; some industries have other approved insurers.
The Workplace Accident Report ensures compliance with Swiss UVG (Unfallversicherungsgesetz) notification requirements. Employers must report accidents causing absence of at least 3 days to SUVA or their insurer within 3 days of the accident.
Filing a report
Activate the template
Copy it into your dashboard — the accident circumstances, injury and witness fields are already structured.
Complete immediately after incident
Fill out the form as soon as possible after the accident while details are fresh.
Collect signatures
Have the injured employee and supervisor sign the form.
Forward to insurer
Submit the report to SUVA or your accident insurer and retain a copy.
Contractors and the limits of the duty
Independent contractors are generally responsible for their own accident insurance. However, if a contractor is integrated into your operation and you direct their work, Swiss courts may classify them as de facto employees, triggering UVG obligations. Consult your insurer if in doubt.