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

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Questions and Answers

What is the investigation team authorized to do after an accident?

Only interview witnesses and examine the scene

Examine the scene, interview witnesses, obtain documents, and request tests (correct)

Only request tests and review reports

Only obtain and copy documents for examination

What should an employee do after discovering an injury after the end of a work shift?

Report the injury as soon as it is recognized (correct)

Wait until the next work shift to report the injury

Report the injury to the On-duty Platoon Chief immediately

Seek medical attention before reporting the injury

Who is responsible for determining if an injury is critical?

The District Chief

The employee who suffered the injury

The On-duty Platoon Chief (correct)

The Supervisor

Who may delegate the completion of the Supervisor's Report of Injury/Accident?

The On-duty Platoon Chief Signup and view all the answers

Why does the On-duty Platoon Chief ensure the completion of the Supervisor's Report of Injury/Accident?

To document the incident for record-keeping purposes Signup and view all the answers

Who investigates the injury and the events that resulted in the injury?

The District Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an injury, accident, or incident investigation?

To discover the underlying causes to prevent a future occurrence Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Officer/Supervisor in charge in case of a significant injury or incident?

To ensure the scene is made safe for others and not disturbed until the scene has been released Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the District Chief in case of an injured person?

To attend at the hospital where the injured person is transported to Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the investigation report?

To describe the circumstances and causes of the injury or accident Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for investigating significant injuries and near miss incidents?

The CJHSC Co-Chairs Signup and view all the answers

What should the Officer attending hospital ensure?

That they are not wearing a bunker suit, helmet, and boots Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Investigator(s) in an investigation?

To determine the underlying causes of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Why is the co-operation of all TFS personnel critical in an investigation?

To provide information to the Investigator(s) to determine what actually occurred Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Treatment and Transportation of the Injured

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

Safety and Scene Preservation

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

Investigation

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

Investigating Significant Injuries and Significant Incidents

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 Authority

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

WSIB Reporting Lost Time When Off Duty

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

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Learn about the procedures for treating and transporting injured persons, and preserving the scene of an incident. This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of officers and supervisors in emergency situations.