This document provides guidance on performing accident investigations in accordance with occupational safety and health standards. It explains that investigations should be initiated as soon as possible after an accident to accurately obtain information. The supervisor, safety engineer, or safety committee are typically responsible for leading the investigation by separately interviewing witnesses, understanding each person's account of the event, and asking the right questions. The investigation aims to identify the root cause in order to recommend corrective actions, including temporary actions to address immediate issues and permanent actions to prevent future recurrences.
This document provides guidance on performing accident investigations in accordance with occupational safety and health standards. It explains that investigations should be initiated as soon as possible after an accident to accurately obtain information. The supervisor, safety engineer, or safety committee are typically responsible for leading the investigation by separately interviewing witnesses, understanding each person's account of the event, and asking the right questions. The investigation aims to identify the root cause in order to recommend corrective actions, including temporary actions to address immediate issues and permanent actions to prevent future recurrences.
This document provides guidance on performing accident investigations in accordance with occupational safety and health standards. It explains that investigations should be initiated as soon as possible after an accident to accurately obtain information. The supervisor, safety engineer, or safety committee are typically responsible for leading the investigation by separately interviewing witnesses, understanding each person's account of the event, and asking the right questions. The investigation aims to identify the root cause in order to recommend corrective actions, including temporary actions to address immediate issues and permanent actions to prevent future recurrences.
This document provides guidance on performing accident investigations in accordance with occupational safety and health standards. It explains that investigations should be initiated as soon as possible after an accident to accurately obtain information. The supervisor, safety engineer, or safety committee are typically responsible for leading the investigation by separately interviewing witnesses, understanding each person's account of the event, and asking the right questions. The investigation aims to identify the root cause in order to recommend corrective actions, including temporary actions to address immediate issues and permanent actions to prevent future recurrences.
1 After completing this session, participants will be able to perform an Accident Investigation for his/her company in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
2 a. Swift Investigation is a must. b. Understand what you are up to. c. Eliminating the root cause of accident.
3 4 It is usually the result of a contact of a body with a source of energy (i.e. kinetic, electrical, chemical, thermal, etc.) above the threshold limit of the body or structure.
5 IS AN UNDESIRED EVENT, WHICH, UNDER SLIGHT DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES, COULD HAVE RESULTED IN HARM TO PEOPLE, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR LOSS TO PROCESS.
6 Is also an event that may or may not result into a loss.
Incidents with no visible injury and/or
property damage.
7 8 Reasons for failure to report accidents.
Fear Record Reputation Red Tape Ignorance 9 THAT NEEDS TO BE
10 When is the “right time”? - as soon as possible. Any experience supervisor knows that the less time intervening between an accident and an investigation, the more accurate the information that can be obtained.
11 WHO SHOULD INVESTIGATE
• The immediate supervisor
• Safety Engineer
• Safety Committee
12 BEST INVESTIGATOR
1. He has a personal interest to
protect. 2. He knows the most about people and condition. 3. He knows best how to get information. 4. He will take action anyway.
13 Interview separately.
Interview at an appropriate place.
Put the person at ease.
Get the individual’s version.
Ask the necessary question at the right time.
14 Case Analysis: (example)
Mhar Vinay, a maintenance mechanic, was
performing routine service on a forktruck in his service bay workstation. At one point in the operation, Vinay dropped a container of engine oil on the floor, spilling a small amount of the oil onto the floor. The spill was small, so Vinay decided to clean it up after he finished the service work on the forktruck.
15 Continuation:
While Vinay continued his work, Jojo Rojas,
another maintenance mechanic, decided to take a short-cut through Vinay’s service bay on his way back to his own work station. Rojas, who was carrying a large, heavy box of parts, stepped into the oil spill, lost his footing and injured his back while attempting to maintain his balance.
16 Application:
Proper Procedures Differences:
- Floors must be kept clear. - Oil existed on shop floor. - Spills must be cleaned up - Shields did not… immediately. - Heavy or bulky objects must be transported by - Libby hand carried heavy, two-wheeled dolly. bulky parts.
- Pedestrian traffic is - Libby was not within the
restricted to designated designated pedestrian. paths.
17 FOR
Recommendation must state what specific action will be taken, by whom and when; and how the supervisor will assure that it is carried out correctly.
