How to conduct an incident investigation convergence. Accidentincident reporting and investigation procedures. Investigating accidents and incidents page 4 of 88 health and safety executive understanding the language of investigation certain key words and phrases will be used regularly throughout this guide. Accident incident investigation elements of a good investigation a documented procedure is in place when an employee reports an accident, incident or near miss. Tips for investigating workplace incidents factsheet. Only documents in the university governance document library online are considered to be the most current version. Prevention of future injuries or incidents is one of the key. In some cases, other people may also help the supervisor or may lead the investigation instead of the supervisor. For the purposes of this procedure, the terms accident and incident will be interchangeable. Environmental health and safety incident reporting and. Elements of an incident investigation elements of an incident investigation include.
The purpose of this procedure is to delineate department on disability services dds and provider responsibilities and establish a standardized process for incident investigation. This process is supported by an incident investigation form, found in appendix a. Your company experienced an incident that resulted or almost resulted in a worker injury or illnessnow what. It is designed to meet the legislative requirements for incident reporting and investigation outlined in the osh act 1 and ohs regulations 2. Investigators must comply with all of metronorths health and safety practices in the area of the incident by wearing or using all of the. Accidentincident investigation policy may 2011 project supervisors should make an immediate report of every injury, especially those involving medical treatment. Sample procedure for incident reporting to be adapted and customized to the individual workplace. Health and safety executive investigating accidents and. This incident investigation guideline is a guide to completing an incident investigation and the incident reporting and investigation form. Sop 104 ohs incident reporting and investigation v7 05. Incident investigation techniques west virginia insurance. A major loss or a high potential incident the circumstances cross into other supervisors areas the remedial actions have a broad scope or significant costs. This procedure covers the requirements associated with the reporting and investigation of incidents associated with the tshipi project activities. Health and safety executive investigating accidents and incidents.
Instructions for the incidentaccident investigation form purpose of form. Incident investigation process and exercise introduction an incident is an unplanned or undesired event that adversely affects a companys work operations. Manager, work health and safety 11 the manager, work health and safety is responsible for suspending work in any area where a serious incident has occurred and there is a risk of a similar incident occurring again. Head of health and safety page 6 of when completing the form it is important to provide as much factual detail of the accidentincident as possible and what action has been. Accident, incident reporting and investigation procedure revised october 2018 3 corrective and preventative actions all stake holders involved in the investigation must identify corrective or preventative actions required to prevent the accident or incident reoccurring. This procedure describes how we carry out investigations into workrelated incidents that have resulted in death, physical injury, occupational disease or dangerous occurrences. Maintaining an incident investigation kit is an important step in preplanning for an incident investigation. Often referred to as a near miss, this is an event that could have resulted in personal harm or property damage. Incident investigation is a process for reporting, tracking, and investigating incidents that includes 1 a formal process for investigating incidents, including staffing, performing, documenting, and tracking investigations of process safety incidents and 2 the trending of incident and incident investigation data to identify recurring. Safety and security for all staff, faculty, students, and visitors carrying out work in laboratories, workplaces, classrooms and fields at sunyulster stone ridge, ny and the business resource center, kingston, ny. The incident investigation team would perform the following general steps. Witness management provide support, limit interaction with other witnesses, interview. Define incident trends demonstrate concern and improve perception it is perception that governs beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. An investigation is required and the completed investigation reporting form is then distributed to the appropriate parties.
Elbert sorrell the graduate school university of wisconsinstout menomonie, wi 54751. Data, such as interviews, paperelectronic records, physical analyses, position observations, photos, videos, and so forth, are. Manual on accident and incident investigation policies and. Nov 19, 2015 normally, an incident investigation is led by the supervisor of the worker s involved in the incident. Determined by your company and state workers compensation program policy. Accidentincident reporting and investigation procedure version 3. The purpose of accidentincident investigation is to identify the cause of all work related accidents injuries, near misses, ill health conditions and violence at work incidents in order to prevent and. Where feasible, the officer should be trained in investigation and undertake the investigation with several members of the team program preferably those also trained in investigation.
Incidents include workrelated injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, spills, fires or near miss events that could have resulted in any of these. A company selects its incident investigation approach and documents the approach in its investigation procedures. The objective of all incident investigation is to determine the causes and contributing factors of an. Describe who was involved, when and where the incident happened, what happened, and how. In those cases, the manuals generally implemented the provisions of icao annex aircraft accident and incident investigation as well as industry best practices and. Procedures include instructions for medical treatment of employees for all shifts. Accident, incident reporting and investigation procedure. Additional tools to assist with the investigation process are found in appendices b through f.
Where an incident is reportable to a regulator or the wa police, the scene must not be disturbed until express authorisation is obtained from the relevant body, except where required to prevent further injury, minimise environmental impact, or to otherwise make the area safe. A manager shall investigate an incident reported by a direct report to the environmental safety department andor the effected department. To conduct an effective accident incident investigation, it is essential to look for the design, environmentwork process, and behavioural components, such as plant, procedures and people, rather than trying to isolate a single cause. Immediately report all workrelated incidents and accidents to your supervisor and participate in the investigation process, as. Employees are trained to report accidents immediately to their immediate supervisor. The objectives of this incident response and investigation procedure are to ensure that. Workshop workbook, accident and incident investigation. The final and most import step in any investigation is to take action to fix all the factors that contributed to the incident, starting with the primary causes and working through each of the contributing and underlying causes.
The incidentaccident investigation form provides an outline of needed information. Note 2 an incident where no injury, ill health, or fatality occurs may also be referred to as a near miss, nearhit, close call or. The incident use additional paper as needed, reference below and attach describe what happened. To develop recommendations for prevention of injuries and illnesses why is it important to conduct an incident. The investigation process should begin after arranging for first aid or medical treatment for. As a responsible employer, you need to react quickly to the incident with a prescribed investigation procedure for finding the root. Incident management procedure a363921 page 5of 19 note. Whs incident and investigation procedure introduction.
Instructions for the incidentaccident investigation form. Explain the causes of the incident in as much detail as possible, focusing on known facts. Incident investigation techniques getting to the bottom of it wv incident investigation kerry l. Environmental health and safety incident reporting and investigation procedure general the university of southern maine usm is committed to the safe operation of its facilities and grounds. This process is supported by an incident investigation form, found in appendix a, which employers can use to be sure all details of the incident investigation are covered. Incident an unplanned event whereby property is damaged or a near miss occurs that could have resulted in someone being injured andor property damaged. Safety and security for all staff, faculty, students, and visitors carrying out work in laboratories, workplaces, classrooms and. Investigation procedures for incidents must fit your needs. This manual is constructed in such a manner that, for a state that wishes to develop its own policies and. Incident reporting and investigation form 101210, page 2of 3 company namelogo. An incident investigation is the account and analysis of an incident based on information. When an incident occurs, it is categorized, investigated, and trended according to the procedures. Preparation provide training to investigators, including management, workers, safety committee members and union representatives. Further, implications from the root causes of the accident should be analyzed for their potential impact on other operations and procedures.
Problem statement concise event description incident investigation procedure incident investigation start. This procedure establishes the process for the reporting. Incident reporting and investigation procedure approval date. Develop a procedure to investigate incidents section 7. The purpose of an investigation is to find out what happened in an incident, and why, and to take. Stephen covey, principalcentered leadership summary. Incident investigation is an essential part of an incident management system, necessary to protect health and safety, mitigate risk of reoccurrence, and to. Accident incident investigation participants guide. Accidentincident reporting and investigation procedures policy reference workplace health and safety policy procedure reference workplace health and safety risk assessment procedures procedure it is imperative that whenever an injury, incident. Scene management and scene assessment secure the scene, make sure it is safe for investigators to do their job.
For example, an investigation which concludes that an incident was due to worker carelessness, and goes no further, fails to find answers to several important questions such as. Complete an accidentincident reporting form and distribute to the employee. An unexpected incident or exposure that results in an injury or illness to an employee or property damage. A manager shall also participate in an investigation of an incident if the severity andor potential severity requires action appropriate to. Accident incident reporting and investigation environmental. Incident analysis using the root cause analysis list on the previous pace, explain the causes of the incident in as much detail as possible, focusing on known facts.
Purpose the environmental health and safety ehs department at university of northern colorado unc is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, students, visitors and guests. A guide to investigating workplace incidents may 2003. Incident investigation form iit college of architecture. All usm sites and locations are required to utilize these incident reporting and investigation procedures. How to conduct an incident investigation national safety council. Investigating accidents and incidents page 2 of 88 health and safety executive contents reducing risks and protecting people 3 understanding the language of investigation 4 the causes of adverse events 6 why investigate.
Standard operating procedure on incident reporting and. Procedure the incident notification and investigation flowchart is at appendix 1. While we think youll find this article and method helpful, know that you may also want to explore an alternative method of incident investigation that uses a learning team an incident investigation is something you andor others in your company. Companies should have an incident investigation process to ensure that. Incident response and investigation procedure october, 20 1 objective. Accidents must be investigated to an appropriate degree. Whs incident and investigation procedure introduction this procedure provides a framework for university staff in the management of work health and safety incidents and their subsequent investigation. Note 2 an incident where no injury, ill health, or fatality occurs may also be referred to as a near. Incident investigation procedure members trained, ready to deploy procedure identified team members broken process unsafe acts fatality, injury, first aid, near miss unsafe conditions environmental spill questions. Whs incident and investigation procedure pro143 version. The document may become a legal accounting of the facts surrounding the incidentaccident. All incidents including near misses are investigated.
How to conduct an incident investigation convergence training. Purpose the purpose of this procedure is to identify the duties, roles and responsibilities of workplace parties so that an effective and immediate accidentincident investigation and reporting process is in place. To conduct an effective accidentincident investigation, it is essential to look for the design. Sample procedure for incident reporting to be adapted. Prevention of future injuries or incidents is one of the key reasons for performing an incident investigation. Standard operating procedure on incident reporting and investigation suny. Incident reporting and investigation form 101210, page 1of 3. The project supervisor should put into effect whatever measures can be adapted to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Effective loss control efforts require documentation of incidents and accidents to determine hazards or problem areas, procedures, or systems and to perform trending. Sample procedure for incident reporting to be adapted and. Risks are rated in accordance with the librarys whs risk management matrix. In this article, were going to introduce to you a relatively standard process for conducting an incident investigation.