S-ACCI Accidents in the Workplace (non-vehicular) Part 2

Study Notes

Officer/Supervisor must arrange for immediate first aid treatment and transportation to a medical facility for the injured person where required
Ensure a District Chief attends at the hospital where the injured member is transported to
Officer attending hospital must not wear bunker suit, helmet, or boots

In case of a significant injury or incident, Officer/Supervisor in charge ensures the scene is made safe and not disturbed until released by CJHSC Management Co-Chair or designate

Purpose of an injury, accident, or incident investigation is to discover underlying causes to prevent future occurrence
Individual's immediate supervisor begins the investigation
Investigation is fact-finding, not fault-finding, and not for laying blame
Co-operation of all TFS personnel in providing pertinent information to the Investigator(s) is critical

All significant injuries and near-miss incidents occurring to TFS personnel need to be investigated by the CJHSC Co-Chairs
Purpose of the investigation is to:
- Determine causes of the injury/accident
- Prepare a report describing circumstances and causes of the injury/accident
- Make recommendations for remedial actions to prevent future occurrences
Investigation reports will be distributed to the Central JHSC Co-Chairs and the applicable Deputy Chiefs or designates

Investigator(s) or investigation team is authorized to:
- Examine the scene and equipment involved
- Interview witnesses
- Obtain and copy documents for examination
- Request tests and review reports to determine causes of the accident

Employee must report a work-related injury as soon as it is recognized, even after the end of a work shift
Employee must seek appropriate medical attention
Employee reports the injury to the On-duty Platoon Chief, who determines if the injury is critical and ensures proper notifications
On-duty Platoon Chief ensures completion of the Supervisor's Report of Injury/Accident