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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
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Accident InvestigationAccident Investigation
An Employer should immediately investigate the cause of any accident or other incident that :
resulted in injury to a worker requiring medical treatment
did not involve injury to a worker but had the potential to cause serious injury
Involves property damage or injuries to third party
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Accident InvestigationAccident Investigation
Make sure employees/supervisors have written procedures, training, and accessibility to complete accident investigation forms.
Accident packets
Cameras
Instructions/phone numbers
Emergency evacuation plan
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Purpose of InvestigationsPurpose of Investigations
to gather information
to make recommendations
to implement corrective measures
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The InvestigatorsThe Investigators
The Investigators:
Manager/Supervisor of area
Safety Professional
1- 2 Employees who are knowledgeable in the work involved
**Should have training and tools**
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Conducting the InvestigationConducting the Investigation
Manager/Supervisor receives the accident/injury report form
Ensure any immediate hazards are removed
Get the Investigators on the case
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Conducting the InvestigationConducting the Investigation
Get the Investigation team verbal and written Accident Information ASAP Conduct Investigation in a Timely Manner.
Identify any concerns noted about the incident
***tools?***
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Investigation Tips and GuidelinesInvestigation Tips and Guidelines Gather the information:
Speak to the people involvedDetermine exactly what happened
Analyze the information:List The sequence of events
Determine the cause(s) of the incident Identify root cause and contributing
factors Make recommendations
Focus on prevention of a repeat incident
Follow-up to ensure recommendations are implemented and effective
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Investigation Tips and GuidelinesInvestigation Tips and Guidelines
EQUIPMENT
ENVIRONMENT
SUPERVISION
EMPLOYEES
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Investigation Tips and GuidelinesInvestigation Tips and Guidelines
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: When re-creating an accident, do not expose employees to injury!
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ExampleExample
When investigating a Chemical Burn type injury some questions that can be asked are:
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ExampleExample
When investigating a Chemical Burn type injury some questions that can be asked are:
Was the appropriate chemical being used for the job?
Is the MSDS current and readily available?
Was Personal Protective Equipment worn as specified? (i.e. gloves)
Are there safe work procedures written for the safe use of the chemical?
Does the worker have adequate Hazard Communication training?
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ExampleExample
When Investigating a Slip/Trip type injury some questions that can be asked are:
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ExampleExample
When Investigating a Slip/Trip type injury some questions that can be asked are:
What was the tripping hazard?
What immediate action needs to be taken?
Is housekeeping an issue?
Is training needed for slip, trip, and fall prevention?
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Summary ChecklistSummary Checklist Immediately review accident report, notify the
Investigator team Remove any immediate hazards or dangers that have
the potential to cause injury Initiate the Investigation process ASAP Immediately follow-up on recommendations made
and implement corrective measures Ensure corrective measures are effective in
preventing a similar repeat incident in future If you have questions or concerns about your
Investigation procedures, contact your Summit Loss Control Consultant.
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Remember…Remember…
•Accidents are preventable•ID root causes and address them•History does repeat itself