Information about accidents, events, and illness may be utilized to enhance risk assessment, assisting in the development of solutions to prospective problems. Records also aid in the prevention of accidents and illness, as well as the management of expenses associated with unintentional loss. Finally, records provide evidence of compliance with regulations and act as a guide for future action if there are concerns about current practices. Recordkeeping is required by law in some countries or industries. For example, employers must record all workplace injuries and illnesses using official logs or other reliable sources. These records help demonstrate that an employer takes safety seriously, which can have positive effects such as encouraging others to work safely too. Employees also need access to these records if they suffer an injury or make a health complaint. They are entitled to this information even if their job isn't directly involved in the incident being recorded, since it can offer useful evidence of other factors contributing to any given incident. The type of record kept will depend on the nature of the business. If a company sells products that might be dangerous if not used properly, for example, then they should ensure that adequate documentation is kept of all incidents involving those products. This could include notes taken during telephone calls with customers, or details written down by employees after an incident has occurred. In many cases, businesses will already maintain accurate records regarding accidents and incidents.