Workplace Accident Investigation
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What is the primary concern and duty of an employer?

  • To comply with the ILO
  • To prevent accidents (correct)
  • To defend civil claims
  • To investigate accidents

    • What is the first response to an accident?

  • To take remedial action
  • To care for the victim (correct)
  • To investigate the cause
  • To comply with the law

    • Why is it important to carry out accident, incident and ill-health investigations?

  • To prevent future accidents by identifying and eliminating the causes (correct)
  • To improve employee morale
  • To prevent business losses
  • To comply with the law

    • What is one of the requirements of occupational health and safety management systems?

    <p>To monitor and review performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons to collate accident and ill-health data?

    <p>To establish trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of not carrying out accident, incident and ill-health investigations?

    <p>Future accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of accident investigation?

    <p>To identify immediate and underlying causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of carrying out accident, incident and ill-health investigations?

    <p>Improved employee morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary objective of an accident investigation?

    <p>To determine the causes of an accident, both immediate and underlying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to investigate the reasons behind human error?

    <p>To identify weaknesses in current systems and improve standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when conducting an accident investigation?

    <p>To evaluate lack of knowledge, training or unsuitability for the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the approach of an accident investigation?

    <p>To take a proactive approach to prevent recurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of conducting accident investigations?

    <p>To improve staff relations by demonstrating commitment to health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an outcome of a thorough accident investigation?

    <p>Improved standards and preventative actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a legal reason to investigate accidents and incidents?

    <p>To prevent harm to workers and prevent recurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a role of investigation?

    <p>To identify weaknesses in health and safety systems and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function of investigation?

    <p>To demonstrate commitment by the management to provide a safe place of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should all accidents be investigated?

    <p>Because they may reveal underlying and root causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a study of minor injuries and near misses reveal?

    <p>A major hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason to investigate accidents?

    <p>Moral, economic and legal reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an outcome of an investigation?

    <p>Update of risk assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is investigation important?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incident defined as?

    <p>The outcome of an unplanned, uncontrolled event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an accident?

    <p>An unwanted, unplanned event which results in a loss of some kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an accident?

    <p>Slips, trips, and falls on the same level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is injury?

    <p>Physical harm or damage done to or suffered by a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ill-health?

    <p>Harm to a person's health caused by their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an occupational disease?

    <p>Any disease contracted as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an occupational disease?

    <p>Asbestosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of national legislation with regard to occupational diseases?

    <p>To identify, record, and report specific types of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should managers and workers avoid when considering the accident/incident triangle?

    <p>Seeing it as giving them a quota of near-misses before an injury accident/incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when preparing for an accident investigation?

    <p>Determining the style and depth of the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of investigation is suitable for most accidents?

    <p>Supervisory Investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be excluded from sitting on the investigation committee?

    <p>Any person whose responsibilities or actions may have been involved in the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the depth of investigation depend on?

    <p>The severity of actual or potential loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome of studying minor injuries and near misses?

    <p>Identifying a major hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of investigation involves a committee with a senior manager and other experts?

    <p>Formal Investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to investigate accidents and incidents?

    <p>To identify the root cause of the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary skill for workers involved in accident investigations?

    <p>Reporting accidents and incidents for legal, investigative and monitoring reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of preparing for an investigation?

    <p>Collating all relevant existing documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is occupational ill-health?

    <p>Any acute or chronic ill-health caused by physical, chemical or biological agents, as well as adverse effects on mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dangerous occurrence?

    <p>An event that has the potential to cause injury or harm but has not resulted in personal injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reporting near-misses?

    <p>To identify underlying causes of accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of collecting near-miss data?

    <p>It identifies underlying causes that can be used to take preventative action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of near-misses to accidents, according to Frank Bird's research?

    <p>Many near-misses to each accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the accident/incident ratio study?

    <p>To illustrate the importance of reporting accidents and incidents that do not involve injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of the accident/incident ratio study?

    <p>The numbers shown in the triangle only represent an average of the organizations evaluated by Frank Bird</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a near-miss and a damage only incident?

    <p>A near-miss is an event that has not caused injury, while a damage only incident is an event that has caused damage to property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using the accident/incident ratio study in accident prevention?

    <p>It helps to identify underlying causes of accidents and prevent later injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collecting data on near-misses and accidents?

    <p>To identify underlying causes of accidents and prevent later injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the primary concern for anyone assisting the injured party at the accident scene?

    <p>Taking care not to become a victim themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to approach witnesses without bias or pre-conceptions?

    <p>To avoid influencing subsequent statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the initial report?

    <p>To report the event internally and externally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done in the emergency response phase?

    <p>Make the area safe and initiate an emergency plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to take notes during the investigation?

    <p>So that the investigator is not relying on memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done during the initial assessment and investigation phase?

    <p>Decide upon the depth of the investigation and select the team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of gathering further information?

    <p>To inspect documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the accident investigation process?

    <p>Implementing action, monitoring progress, and reviewing effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that determines the level of investigation into an incident?

    <p>Foreseeable and possible severity of harm or loss associated with the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of considering the likelihood of occurrence and foreseeable severity of harm or loss in incident investigation?

    <p>To allocate appropriate resources to the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in incident investigation?

    <p>Gather the information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when gathering information in an incident investigation?

    <p>All aspects of the incident, including materials, equipment, and working conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ILO Code of Practice for Recording and Notifying of Occupational Accidents and Diseases?

    <p>To set out requirements for employers to investigate reported occupational accidents and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an employer consider calling upon the services of a person with expertise in incident investigation?

    <p>When the employer does not have the necessary expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of arranging for the immediate investigation of occupational accidents and diseases?

    <p>To enable the organisation to take immediate action to prevent further incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a thorough incident investigation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of allocating appropriate resources to incident investigation?

    <p>It ensures that the investigation is thorough and accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of incident investigation?

    <p>To identify the root cause of the incident and take action to prevent it from happening again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for interviewing witnesses promptly after an accident?

    <p>To avoid lapse of memory or confusion through witnesses discussing with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using photographs in an accident investigation?

    <p>To record and preserve images of the accident scene or resulting injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the approach of an accident investigation according to the ILO Code of Practice?

    <p>Arrange that the site of an accident be left undisturbed before the start of an investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consideration when conducting an interview with a witness?

    <p>Conduct the interview in private with no interruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using plans in an accident investigation?

    <p>To provide a clear indication of the accident scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the proportion of time and effort spent on information gathering?

    <p>Proportionate to the level of the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consideration when preparing for an accident investigation?

    <p>Preserving the accident site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using checklists in an accident investigation?

    <p>To ensure that all relevant information is gathered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording the details of an interview?

    <p>To ensure that the facts are accurately recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in relevant records for an accident investigation?

    <p>All available and relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of analysing information in an accident investigation?

    <p>To identify the root cause of the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'domino theory' of incident causation?

    <p>A model that explains the sequence of events leading to an accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an unsafe act that can lead to an accident?

    <p>Not wearing personal protective equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common structure of an accident investigation report?

    <p>What happened, how it happened, why it happened, and recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an underlying cause of an accident?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying immediate causes of an accident?

    <p>To identify the Unsafe acts or conditions that led to the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an unsafe condition that can lead to an accident?

    <p>A trailing electrical cable across a walkway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying root causes of an accident?

    <p>To identify the underlying failures that led to the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in an accident investigation report?

    <p>What happened, how it happened, why it happened, and recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using the 'domino theory' in accident investigation?

    <p>It helps to explain the sequence of events leading to an accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be responsible for ensuring the entire action plan is put into place?

    <p>Senior Person (Director, Partner, or Senior Manager)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the report include?

    <p>A summarised version of the facts and recommendations for remedial action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the investigation process?

    <p>To identify the true causes of the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should monitor the remedial actions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to identify the true causes of the accident?

    <p>The full commitment and assistance of witnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are recommendations implemented, even if they take time, trouble, and money?

    <p>To prevent a recurrence of the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when deciding which control measures to recommend, and what their priority should be?

    <p>All of the above in a specific order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when evaluating possible risk control measures?

    <p>All of the above and whether they will be used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should similar risks existing elsewhere in the premises or on another site be considered?

    <p>Organisations are open to criticism if a series of similar accidents occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should senior management be involved in?

    <p>Deciding on recommendations and implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should all recommendations be?

    <p>Specific, Measurable, Achievable and Time framed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the highest priority risk control measures be implemented first?

    <p>Because the risk is high and immediate action is needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when deciding what action to take?

    <p>Consultation with health and safety representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should control measures be put into in order of priority?

    <p>The action plan in order of priority over the short, medium and long-term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why organisations should record and report incidents that may only have a minor potential?

    <p>To identify immediate and root causes that may lead to more serious incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of reporting and recording incidents?

    <p>To identify trends or patterns that may emerge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why employers need to ensure that a wide range of incidents are recorded and reported?

    <p>To enable analysis of reports, which may identify trends or patterns that may emerge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the outcomes of recording and reporting incidents?

    <p>Identifying an increase in the number of incidents and prompting a review of risk assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to record and report incidents that may not have serious consequences?

    <p>Because they provide an opportunity to identify immediate and root causes that may lead to more serious incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of internal reporting of incidents?

    <p>To identify flaws with existing controls and implement improved controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of analysing reports of incidents?

    <p>To identify trends or patterns that may emerge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons why organisations need to have a system to record and report incidents?

    <p>Because they provide an opportunity to identify immediate and root causes that may lead to more serious incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reporting incidents to a competent authority?

    <p>To inform the authority about incidents that have occurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report form is used to record incidents that do not lead to injury?

    <p>Event (near miss) report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many incidents go unreported?

    <p>Because the worker feared disciplinary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time period for maintaining records of accidents and diseases?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is often the source of first reporting of less serious events?

    <p>Person receiving harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining a statistical record of accidents?

    <p>To identify trends and patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of report is used to record incidents that require medical treatment?

    <p>Medical treatment report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reporting incidents internally?

    <p>To inform management about incidents that have occurred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time period for preparing records of occupational accidents?

    <p>6 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ILO Code of Practice for Recording and Notifying of Occupational Accidents and Diseases?

    <p>To set out requirements for record-keeping and notification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of retaining a copy of the report by the originator until action to prevent is complete?

    <p>To encourage ownership and continued involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum period for maintaining central records of accidents, according to the content?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an occupational disease, according to the ILO Protocol 2002?

    <p>A disease contracted as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an accident occurring on the direct way between the place of work and the worker's principal or secondary residence?

    <p>Commuting accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a major injury that might be reportable, according to the UK's reporting requirements?

    <p>Any fracture, other than the finger or thumbs or toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of injury or illness requires medical attention due to the entry of a substance by inhalation, ingestion, or through the skin?

    <p>Acute illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reporting occupational accidents and diseases to external agencies?

    <p>To comply with national legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ILO List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation R194?

    <p>To harmonise the development of policy on occupational diseases and promote their prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a readily identifiable event that has the potential to cause an injury or disease to persons at work or the public?

    <p>Dangerous occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ILO Code of Practice for Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (RNOAD)?

    <p>To set out requirements for reporting occupational accidents and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a disease caused by physical agents?

    <p>Impairment caused by noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do national practices vary regarding the terms and definitions used for incidents?

    <p>Due to differences in legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a biological agent that can cause an occupational disease?

    <p>Anthrax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a respiratory disease caused by dust?

    <p>Pneumoconiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of maintaining central records of occupational accidents and diseases?

    <p>To identify trends and patterns in accidents and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a musculoskeletal disorder caused by specific work activities or environment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a mental and behavioural disorder caused by work-related factors?

    <p>Post-traumatic stress disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an occupational cancer caused by an agent?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a dangerous occurrence?

    <p>An event that has the potential to cause death or serious injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ILO Code of Practice for Recording and Notifying of Occupational Accidents and Diseases?

    <p>To provide guidance on recording and reporting of occupational accidents and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of analyzing incident data?

    <p>To identify specific problem areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using multipliers in calculating incident rates?

    <p>To bring the numbers to a manageable size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be achieved by comparing incident data with similar organizations?

    <p>Learning from successes elsewhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when presenting incident data for analysis?

    <p>Comparing like with like</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be an outcome of collecting and analyzing incident data?

    <p>Increased resources allocated to health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be achieved by analyzing near-misses and incidents?

    <p>Identifying specific problem areas and common root causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents should be reported, even if no one is injured?

    <p>Dangerous occurrences that have the potential to cause death or serious injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of incident statistics?

    <p>They only reflect effort to prevent a recurrence, not prevent the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem with a low injury accident rate?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of taking a proactive approach to health and safety?

    <p>It helps to identify and control risks before an incident occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a dangerous occurrence?

    <p>A failure of a pressurised closed vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it undesirable to wait for an event to occur before taking action?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of including 'before the event' actions in monitoring?

    <p>It helps to identify and control risks before an incident occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of not taking a proactive approach to health and safety?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the accident incidence rate?

    <p>(Number of Accidents × 100,000)/(Number of people that worked during the period)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the accident frequency rate?

    <p>(Number of accidents in the period × 1,000,000)/(Total hours worked during the period)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the accident severity rate?

    <p>(Total number of days lost × 1,000)/(Total hours worked)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the days lost per worker?

    <p>(Total days lost)/(Number of Workers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using days lost per worker?

    <p>It is a simpler measure to calculate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the limitations of incident statistics?

    <p>To make accurate comparisons between different organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analysing absence data?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the mean duration rate?

    <p>(Total number of days lost)/(Total number of accidents/illhealth)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of sharing lessons learned from incidents across different departments within an organisation?

    <p>To ensure that the same mistakes are not repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to share lessons learned across different locations of the same organisation?

    <p>To identify common hazards and causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of trade associations in sharing lessons learned from incidents?

    <p>To collate and share incident data with member organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are lessons learned from incidents shared with member organisations in some industries?

    <p>Quarterly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of examining the root causes of incidents?

    <p>To identify underlying causes and improve overall safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of considering lessons learned from incidents in an organisation's health and safety performance?

    <p>To inform policy, objectives, and management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to learn from incidents that occur in other departments or locations?

    <p>To avoid similar incidents from occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of sharing lessons learned from incidents across the whole industry?

    <p>To identify common hazards and underlying causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an investigator of health and safety incidents and complaints?

    <p>Identifying potential hazards and risks in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key capability of an investigator of health and safety incidents and complaints?

    <p>Skills in hazard identification and risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following work areas may biological hazards and infection control be a primary concern?

    <p>Healthcare facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of investigating health and safety incidents and complaints?

    <p>Recommending corrective actions and improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting and reporting findings accurately?

    <p>To track progress and improvements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of the investigator's role in ensuring a safe working environment?

    <p>Identifying potential hazards and risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following work areas may machinery hazards be a primary concern?

    <p>Manufacturing plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of investigating health and safety incidents and complaints?

    <p>To identify root causes and prevent recurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

    <p>To ensure effective arrangements are in place to manage health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002?

    <p>To control substances that can harm workers' health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE)?

    <p>To provide suitable personal protective equipment to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hazards can include exposure to hazardous substances and chemicals?

    <p>Chemical Hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015?

    <p>To ensure safety throughout the project lifecycle in the construction industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of regulations may apply depending on the industry?

    <p>Industry-Specific Regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Health and Social Care Act 2008?

    <p>To maintain high standards of health and social care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992?

    <p>To cover a wide range of basic health, safety, and welfare issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998?

    <p>To ensure that work equipment is suitable for its intended use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to comply with health and safety regulations?

    <p>To ensure the safety and well-being of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary benefits of reporting and dealing with risks in the workplace?

    <p>Lowering costs related to medical treatments, insurance premiums, legal fees, and lost productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

    <p>To outline the general duties of employers and employees to ensure a safe working environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting a root cause analysis after an incident?

    <p>To investigate the incident thoroughly and identify the underlying causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of RIDDOR Regulations?

    <p>To report specified workplace incidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of maintaining a proactive approach to risk management?

    <p>Enhancing employee morale and trust within the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing engineering controls in the workplace?

    <p>To modify equipment or processes to reduce risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations?

    <p>To control substances hazardous to health in certain industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Investigating Incidents

    • Accidents will happen despite preventive and control measures, and the first response is to care for the victim.
    • The employer must investigate to find out what happened and take steps to prevent it from happening again.
    • Accident prevention is based on learning from accidents and incidents, and accurate information is necessary to identify causes and take remedial action.

    Reasons for Accident Investigation

    • Prevent future accidents by identifying and eliminating causes
    • Demonstrate concern for people's health and safety and improve employee morale
    • Identify weaknesses in management systems
    • Prevent business losses
    • Comply with ILO, law of land, and Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases
    • Conform to occupational health and safety management systems, which require monitoring and reviewing performance

    Requirements for Accident Investigation

    • Employers must monitor and review performance, including accident investigation
    • Risk assessments must be reviewed when there is an accident or ill-health
    • Collate (collect) accident and ill-health data and establish trends
    • Defend civil claims for compensation by making a full disclosure of the circumstances of an accident
    • Defend a criminal case if the accident resulted from a breach of criminal law by the company, accident victim, manufacturers, or suppliers

    Consequences of Accident Investigation

    • Enforcing Authority may wish to prosecute or issue an improvement/prohibition notice
    • Victim may wish to sue for compensation against the company and/or other persons

    Roles and Functions of Investigation

    • The reasons for investigating accidents are moral, economic, and legal.
    • Legal reasons include preventing harm to workers and preventing recurrence of accidents/incidents.

    Investigation Objectives

    • Establish the causes of an accident, both immediate and underlying, to take preventative action.
    • Identify weaknesses in current systems to improve standards.
    • Determine economic losses.
    • Recommend actions to prevent a recurrence.
    • Determine compliance with statutory requirements or company regulations.
    • Improve staff relations by demonstrating commitment to health and safety.
    • Acquire statistics.
    • Prepare for criminal/civil action and provide insurance/worker compensation data.

    Role of Investigation

    • Prevention of recurrence.
    • Identify weaknesses in health and safety systems and procedures and update risk assessments.
    • Establish legal liability, prepare a defence, and ensure legal obligations are complied with.
    • Determine the economic loss caused by the accident.
    • Data gathering.
    • Identification of trends.
    • Discovery of underlying and root causes.
    • Demonstrate commitment by the management to provide a safe place of work.
    • Establish if internal disciplinary procedures are necessary.

    Investigation Principles

    • All accidents should be investigated, including minor injuries and near misses.
    • The degree of investigation may vary with the degree of injury or damage.
    • Investigation should be based on the worst possible case of injury reasonably foreseeable.
    • The investigation should not seek to blame individuals or groups.
    • If human error is believed to be a significant cause, the reasons for this must be investigated.
    • Management failings, such as lack of knowledge, training, or unsuitability for the job, may be the causes of human error.

    Incident Classification

    • An incident is an unplanned, uncontrolled event that may include injury, ill-health, dangerous occurrence, near-miss, or property damage.

    Types of Incidents

    • Accident: an unwanted, unplanned event that results in a loss of some kind (e.g., person tripping over an uneven surface and breaking their leg).
    • Injury: physical harm or damage done to or suffered by a person.
    • Ill-Health: harm to a person's health caused by their work, including occupational diseases (e.g., asbestosis).
    • Occupational Ill-Health: acute or chronic ill-health caused by physical, chemical, or biological agents, including adverse effects on mental health.
    • Dangerous Occurrence: an incident that has not caused injury or harm but has potential to do so (e.g., collapse of a scaffold or explosion of a boiler).
    • Near Miss: an unwanted, unplanned event that had the potential to result in a loss (e.g., dropping a tool box off a platform onto a walkway below, just missing an employee).
    • Damage Only: incidents that could have caused harm to people but only cause damage to property, equipment, the environment, or production losses.

    Ratios of Incident Outcomes

    • Frank Bird's International Safety Rating System (ISRS) study showed that there is a fixed ratio between losses of different severity and accidents where no loss occurred (near-misses).

    Utility and Limitations of Accident Ratios in Accident Prevention

    • The accident/incident ratio triangle illustrates that organizations with most accidents/incidents are likely to have the most serious injuries/losses over time.
    • Reporting and addressing near-misses can prevent later injuries.

    Preparing for Accident Investigation

    • Determine who should be involved in the investigation team.
    • Ensure the accident scene remains undisturbed.
    • Collate relevant documents (incident reports, maintenance records, risk assessments, etc.).
    • Identify witnesses to be interviewed.
    • Check that relatives of injured persons have been notified and legal reporting requirements have been met.

    Training for Accident Reporting

    • Importance of reporting accidents and incidents for legal, investigative, and monitoring reasons.
    • Types of incidents requiring reporting.
    • Lines of reporting.
    • Completing internal documents and forms.
    • Responsibilities for completing the accident book.

    Scope and Depth of Investigation

    • Ideally, all accidents should be investigated.
    • Depth of investigation depends on severity of actual or potential loss.

    Types of Investigation

    • Supervisory Investigations: logical for supervisors to gather information on all accidents in their area of responsibility.
    • Formal Investigations: convened for more serious incidents, involving a senior manager, health and safety practitioner, engineer/technical expert, and worker health and safety representative.

    Investigation Guidelines

    • When conducting accident investigations, consider the following factors:
      • The scene of the accident may still be hazardous, so take care to avoid becoming a victim.
      • Begin the investigation as soon as possible after the accident.
      • Keep the objective in mind to discover causes and initiate remedial action, not to find someone to blame.
      • Interview witnesses one at a time and avoid influencing subsequent statements.
      • Identify root causes, not just immediate ones.
      • Avoid making early unqualified assumptions.
      • Approach witnesses without bias or pre-conceptions.
      • Take notes to avoid relying on memory.

    Steps to Take Following an Incident/Accident

    • Emergency Response:
      • Make the area safe.
      • Initiate an emergency plan.
      • Contact emergency services.
      • Administer first aid to preserve life.
      • Preserve the scene.
    • Initial Report:
      • Note the names of witnesses.
      • Report the event internally to the company Health and Safety Adviser, senior management, and relatives of the injured person.
      • Record the event in the accident book.
    • Initial Assessment and Investigation:
      • Report the event to regulatory authorities, if applicable.
      • Report the event to insurers, lawyers, etc.
      • Decide on the depth of the investigation and select the investigation team.
      • Gather evidence at the scene.
      • Interview witnesses.
    • Gathering Further Information:
      • Inspect documents.
      • Appoint specialists, if applicable.
    • Analysing the Information:
      • Draw conclusions.
      • Implement action.
      • Monitor progress.
      • Review effectiveness.

    The Different Levels of Investigations

    • The level of investigation should be proportionate to the risk associated with the incident.
    • Risk estimation should be based on the foreseeable and possible severity of harm or loss.
    • Consider the likelihood of occurrence and foreseeable severity of harm or loss to determine the level of investigation.
    • Levels of investigation:
      • Minimal: immediate line manager with minimal time and effort.
      • Low: line manager with some support and moderate time and effort.
      • Medium: middle manager with support and significant time and effort.
      • High: senior management oversight with a team-based approach and significant time and effort.

    Basic Incident Investigation Steps

    • The ILO Code of Practice for Recording and Notifying of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (COP-RNOAD) sets out requirements for employers to investigate reported occupational accidents.
    • The Code of Practice proposes that employers should call upon the services of a person with expertise to conduct an investigation, if necessary.
    • Incident/accident/ill-health investigations comprise four basic steps:
      1. Gather the information.
      2. Analyse the information.
      3. Identify the risk control measures.
      4. Take action.
    • Step 1: Gathering the Information:
      • Keep an open mind and avoid dismissing any evidence.
      • Use a pre-prepared questionnaire to gather information.
      • Consider the following aspects:
        • Materials: Did the event involve the use or handling of materials or substances?
        • Equipment: Were tools, vehicles, machinery, etc. involved?
        • Environment: Did lighting, temperature, noise, poor ventilation, etc. contribute to the event?
        • People: Were those involved authorised, competent, and adhering to procedures?
      • Documentary evidence may also help to confirm witness statements.

    Interviews, Plans, Photographs, Relevant Records, and Checklists

    • Interviews:
      • Are critical to the investigation.
      • Put the witness at ease and state the purpose of the interview.
      • Conduct the interview in private with no interruptions.
      • Avoid interviewing more than one person at a time.
      • Protect the reputation of the people interviewed.
      • Ask probing questions and record the details of the interview.
    • Plans:
      • Provide a clear indication of the accident scene.
      • Use sketch plans to assist in determining root causes.
    • Photographs:
      • Record and preserve images of the accident scene or resulting injuries.
      • Use cameras to capture evidence.
    • Relevant Records:
      • Include all available and relevant information, such as opinions, experiences, observations, measurements, check sheets, work permits, risk assessments, and method statements.
    • Checklists:
      • Use investigation report forms to guide the investigation.
      • Determine the level of investigation required based on the incident.

    Step 2: Analysing the Information

    • Analyse the facts and information to determine what happened and why.
    • Consider the 'domino theory' to identify immediate and underlying causes.
    • Identify root causes, including factors relating to Materials, Equipment, Environment, People, Organisation, and Management.
    • Immediate Causes:
      • Identify the causes of the incident.
      • Injuries/ill-health are caused by unsafe acts or conditions.
    • Root and Underlying Causes:
      • Identify the underlying causes of the incident.
      • Typical root causes result from management system failures.
      • Research by Frank Bird and others has led to the development of an incident causation model based on the 'domino theory'.
    • Domino Theory:
      • The events leading up to an accident are like a row of dominoes.
      • The 'domino theory' helps to explain accident causation.
      • Concentrate on the management system to identify and solve problems.

    Risk Control Measures

    • A systematic approach is necessary to identify possible solutions and evaluate risk control measures.
    • Evaluation criteria for control measures include:
      • Ability to prevent recurrences
      • Practicality
      • Likelihood of use
      • Effectiveness
    • Control measures should be prioritized in the following order:
      • Measures that eliminate risk
      • Measures that combat risks at source
      • Measures that minimize risk through human behavior

    Identifying Control Measures

    • Consider whether similar risks exist elsewhere in the premises or on another site
    • Circulate information from the event to other areas to prevent similar accidents

    Action Plan and Implementation

    • Senior management should be involved in the decision-making process
    • Recommendations should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, and Time-framed)
    • Consult with health and safety representatives to decide on action
    • Implement highest priority risk control measures first
    • Assign a senior person responsible for ensuring the action plan is implemented

    Reports and Follow-up

    • The report should include:
      • A summarized version of the facts and recommendations
      • Discussion of controversial points
      • Appendices containing specialist reports, photographs, and diagrams
    • Management is responsible for implementing and monitoring remedial actions
    • The line manager, health and safety practitioner, and health and safety committee-members should monitor remedial actions

    Investigation Objective

    • The objective of the investigation is to prevent a recurrence of the accident, not to apportion blame
    • Identify the true causes of the accident, not superficial ones
    • Commitment and assistance from witnesses and other persons are necessary for a successful investigation
    • Recommendations must be put into action, regardless of time, trouble, and cost

    Importance of Recording and Notifying Occupational Accidents and Diseases

    • Recording and reporting of occupational accidents and diseases is crucial for identifying and implementing corrective and preventive measures to avoid reoccurrence.
    • It provides an opportunity for investigation, analysis, and gathering of statistical evidence to benchmark health and safety performance.

    Types of Report Forms

    • Initial record of incident (e.g., accident book)
    • Event (incident/accident) reports
    • Event (near miss) reports
    • First-aid treatment reports
    • Maintenance/repair reports
    • Medical treatment reports
    • Insurance reports
    • Medical (doctor) reports of ill health
    • Reports of incidents to competent authority
    • Sickness absence reports

    ILO Code of Practice for Recording and Notifying of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (RNOAD)

    • Employers should make arrangements to record occupational accidents, commuting accidents, occupational disease, and dangerous occurrences.
    • Records should be prepared in accordance with national requirements and be available and retrievable at any reasonable time.

    Reporting Routes

    • Person receiving harm
    • Person causing loss
    • Person discovering loss

    Analysing and Communicating Data

    • Reports from first-line managers may be copied to the next line manager, health and safety practitioner, and worker health and safety representative.
    • The originator retains a copy until action to prevent is complete.
    • The copy passed to the next line manager is usually seen as the primary document.

    Reporting of Events to External Agencies

    • National practices vary considerably regarding the terms and definitions used for incidents.

    Definitions of Occupational Accidents, Commuting Accidents, Occupational Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences

    • Occupational accident: an occurrence arising out of, or in the course of, work that results in fatal or non-fatal occupational injury.
    • Commuting accident: an accident occurring on the direct way between the place of work and the worker's principal or secondary residence, meal, or remuneration location.
    • Occupational disease: a disease contracted as a result of an exposure to risk factors arising from work activity.
    • Dangerous occurrence: a readily identifiable event with the potential to cause injury or disease to persons at work or the public.

    Major Injuries

    • Examples of major injuries that might be reportable:
    • Any fracture, other than finger or thumbs or toes
    • Any amputation
    • Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee, or spine
    • Permanent or temporary loss of sight
    • Chemical, hot metal, or penetrating eye injury
    • Electrical shock, electrical burn leading to unconsciousness or resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours

    Diseases

    • The ILO List of Occupational Diseases Recommendation R194, updated in 2010, provides a clear statement of diseases or disorders that can and should be prevented.
    • Examples of occupational diseases include:
    • Diseases by agent (physical, chemical, biological)
    • Respiratory diseases (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, pneumoconioses, bronchopulmonary diseases)
    • Skin diseases (e.g., irritant contact dermatoses, allergic contact dermatoses, occupational vitiligo)
    • Musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis)
    • Mental and behavioural disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder)
    • Occupational cancer (e.g., caused by asbestos, benzene, mineral oil, wood dust)

    Dangerous Occurrences

    • Incidents that have the potential to cause death or serious injury, even if no one is injured, should be reported.
    • Examples of dangerous occurrences that may be required to be reported under national laws include: • Collapse or failure of lifting equipment • Explosion • Failure of a pressurised closed vessel • Fire

    Incident Statistics

    • Many organisations track health and safety performance based on incidents, including accidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses, ill-health, complaints, and enforcement actions.
    • Incident data has limitations, as it reflects efforts to prevent a recurrence rather than action to prevent the event.
    • A more complete approach to monitoring includes 'before the event' (active) actions, such as audits and inspections, to indicate what is being done to prevent accidents.

    Limitations of Incident Data

    • A low injury accident rate is not a guarantee that risks are being effectively controlled.
    • It may be a matter of good fortune or underreporting rather than effective management.

    Effective Management

    • Waiting for an event to occur before determining where health and safety effort is required is an undesirable way of learning.
    • The more mature organisation seeks to learn from activities before the event or from near misses.

    Incident Data Analysis

    • Incident data can identify specific problem areas and general trends.
    • Analysis can help identify common root causes and compare with others to learn from successes.
    • Incident data can raise awareness of health and safety among managers and workers.
    • Data can also help calculate costs, increasing the likelihood of resources being allocated.

    Presenting Incident Data

    • Incident data can be presented using incidence and frequency rates.
    • Methods of presenting data should not be mixed, and figures should only be used to compare like with like.
    • Multipliers used in calculating indices vary depending on the level of analysis (international, national, or workplace organisation).
    • The main purpose of the multiplier is to bring the numbers to a manageable size.

    Accident and Ill-Health Incident Rates

    • Accident incident rate: calculated by multiplying the number of accidents by 100,000 and dividing by the number of people who worked during the period.
    • Ill health incident rate: calculated by multiplying the number of ill health cases by 100,000 and dividing by the number of people who worked during the period.

    Accident and Ill-Health Frequency Rates

    • Accident frequency rate: calculated by multiplying the number of accidents in the period by 1,000,000 and dividing by the total hours worked during the period.
    • Ill health frequency rate: calculated by multiplying the number of ill health cases in the period by 1,000,000 and dividing by the total hours worked during the period.

    Accident and Ill-Health Severity Rates

    • Accident severity rate: calculated by multiplying the total number of days lost by 1,000 and dividing by the total hours worked.
    • Ill health severity rate: calculated by multiplying the total number of days lost by 1,000 and dividing by the total hours worked.

    Mean Duration Rates and Duration Rates

    • Mean duration rate: calculated by dividing the total number of days lost by the total number of accidents/ill health.
    • Duration rate: calculated by dividing the number of hours worked by the total number of accidents/ill health.

    Absence Data

    • Analysing absence data is important for identifying work-related absence problems and understanding the causes of absenteeism.
    • Days lost per worker: calculated by dividing the total days lost by the number of workers.
    • Percentage lost time: calculated by dividing the number of days lost through absence by the number of workers and the number of working days, and multiplying by 100.

    Limitations of Incident Statistics

    • Incident statistics have limitations, including differences in work methods, hours of work, hazard controls, and management systems.
    • These statistics are best suited for comparing performance within the same organisation over time.
    • Comparisons between organisations should be made with caution, considering differences in definitions of accidents, hours worked, and multipliers used.

    Importance of Sharing Lessons Learned

    • Sharing lessons learned from incidents is crucial to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of adverse events.
    • The lessons learned should be shared with as many relevant people as possible, including different departments within an organization.

    Benefits of Sharing Lessons Learned

    • Examining the root causes of incidents can reveal areas for improvement that may be relevant to other departments.
    • Improved job induction processes, for instance, can benefit all departments of an organization.
    • Sharing lessons learned with other locations of the same organization can also identify common hazards and underlying causes.

    Industry-Wide Sharing of Lessons Learned

    • Some industries share lessons learned across the entire industry, especially where practices or equipment are similar.
    • Trade associations play a key role in collecting and sharing non-attributable data on incidents, enabling the identification of common problems and hazards.
    • The collective experience of lessons learned helps to identify underlying causes, including human, organizational, and technical factors.

    Integrating Lessons Learned into Organizational Performance

    • Lessons learned from incidents should be considered as part of the regular review of an organization's health and safety performance.
    • Incidents can influence an organization's policy, objectives, and management system, and should be considered by senior management.

    Investigating and Evaluating Health and Safety Incidents and Complaints

    • Health and safety in the workplace is governed by a framework of legislation designed to protect employees, employers, and the public from harm.
    • As an investigator of health and safety incidents and complaints, your role involves:
      • Identifying potential hazards and risks in the workplace
      • Assessing compliance with health and safety legislation
      • Conducting thorough investigations of incidents and complaints
      • Recommending corrective actions and improvements
      • Ensuring that all findings are documented and reported accurately
    • Your capabilities include:
      • Knowledge of health and safety legislation
      • Skills in hazard identification and risk assessment
      • Proficiency in investigation techniques and report writing
      • Ability to communicate findings effectively to management and employees

    Relevant Legislation

    • UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974:
      • General duties of employers and employees
      • Employers must ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees
      • Employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions
    • RIDDOR Regulations (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013):
      • Employers, self-employed individuals, and those in control of premises must report specified workplace incidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences
    • Other relevant regulations:
      • COSHH Regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health): Applicable in industries dealing with hazardous substances
      • CDM Regulations (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations): Specific to the construction industry
      • PUWER Regulations (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations): Relevant for workplaces using machinery and equipment

    Industry-Specific Legislation

    • Construction industry: CDM Regulations require specific duties for managing the health, safety, and welfare of construction projects
    • Healthcare industry: Health and Social Care Act 2008 imposes duties related to infection control and patient safety

    Level of Risk and Safeguards

    • The level of risk associated with your role as an investigator depends on the industry and work areas involved
    • Typical hazards may include:
      • Exposure to hazardous substances
      • Physical hazards such as machinery or construction activities
      • Biological hazards in healthcare settings
    • Safeguards to protect investigators include:
      • Providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
      • Implementing safety protocols and procedures
      • Ensuring proper training and awareness of hazards
      • Conducting regular risk assessments and safety audits

    Conducting and Reporting Investigations

    • Conducting and reporting health and safety investigations in the workplace requires a comprehensive understanding of the relevant regulations and local laws
    • Compliance with these regulations ensures that investigations are conducted effectively, risks are managed appropriately, and the safety and well-being of employees are maintained
    • Employers and employees must work together to adhere to these legal requirements, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement in the workplace

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