D.O.T. Recordable Accident Register

when serious motor accidents occur. These include accidents in which one or more motor vehicles incur severe disabling damage and must be transported away from the scene by a tow truck or other motor vehicle. After these records are placed into the D.O.T. Accident register, they must be retained for a period of 3 years. This is in compliance for all accidents after April 29, 2003. (49 CFR §309.15(b).

The D.O.T. Recordable Accident Register Mobile App allows you to replace your paper Accident Register with an electronic record that can be accessed with a smartphone, tablet or desktop. The mobile form includes fields such as date of accident, city or town and state, driver’s name, the number of injuries and fatalities and hazardous chemicals or hazardous substances spills. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form. These records assist the D.O.T. in making risk assessments and taking corrective actions.

This documentation is particularly useful regarding work-related accidents. In these cases, workers' compensation benefits may be filed from on-the-job injuries. Employee management may be subjected to safety inspections and scrutiny regarding work environment regulations. Sometimes this leads to more effective worker safety through safety training. An employer may make their own risk assessment to avoid occupational injuries and illnesses. This will lead to a safe workplace and a stronger safety policy.

Once the mobile app is filled out, a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your records.