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title: Create a safety incident from a task
description: Create a safety incident directly from an existing task when you are using the Industrial Connected Workforce Mobile Experience.
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# Create a safety incident from a task

Create a safety incident directly from an existing task when you are using the Industrial Connected Workforce Mobile Experience.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_icw.safety\_incident\_user, and one of sn\_icw.deviation\_user, sn\_icw.rca\_user, or sn\_icw.action\_user

You must have the sn\_icw.safety\_incident\_user role to create safety incident from a deviation, from a root cause analysis, and an action respectively.

The task must be active on ICW Mobile application for you to create a safety incident.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to the **Tasks** tab in the ICW Mobile app.

2.  Select the task from which you want to create a safety incident.

    You can create safety incidents from actions, deviations, and Industrial Guided Tasks.

3.  Select the three-dot menu in the top corner.

4.  Select **Create safety incident**.

5.  On the Safety Incident form, review and complete the fields.

    Fields from the originating task are automatically populated.

6.  Select **Submit**.


## Result

The safety incident is created and linked to the originating task. The incident can be viewed in the workspace for detailed triage and investigation.

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