work place safety

WORK PLACE SAFETY

How to approach an Accident ?

1. Who should Investigate ?

* only people who are certified and have the skills and knowledge in case a accident shall occur. They will be the ones to investigate.
* If the accident is really serious and surely to be an recurrence there will be a certified group with all the skills and knowledge to check and justify the accident.


2. Gather all the facts.

* Interview witnesses and find those involved and have them describe the accident in details for better understanding of what happened.
* Complete all accident forms
* Make sure you understand the accident that has taken place in sequence before any analysis is made.


3. Identify all hazards Involved.

* look r all hazards and consider:
* Equipment and materials used.
* the kind or work environment your working in.
* see if your doing work procedures and practices properly
* Check before any job if you have any health issues.


4. Assess the hazard controls.

* what were the controls in place and why weren’t useful ?
* what else is needed ?
* is there a need to train and inform employees.


5. Decide Future Action.

* Describe what needs to be done so they can prevent further incident and accidents
* who should do what and when should it be done by.


6. Inform all those affected.

* Inform everyone who needs to knw and can do something about it, and not only those that were involved.

* this means circulating your report and making a summary of your findings.


7. Follow up.

* There must be routine check ups to make sure that all changes have been made and results were achieved.
* this relies that all measures are in place and to ensure that people are accountable for their actions, or lack of.