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What is the primary reason for investigating workplace incidents?
What is the primary reason for investigating workplace incidents?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an accident record?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an accident record?
Which one of the following is considered an outcome of a workplace incident?
Which one of the following is considered an outcome of a workplace incident?
What is the first priority action to be taken after a workplace injury occurs?
What is the first priority action to be taken after a workplace injury occurs?
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What is the purpose of collecting factual information about the incident, such as pictures, sketches, and videos?
What is the purpose of collecting factual information about the incident, such as pictures, sketches, and videos?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting a workplace incident investigation?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting a workplace incident investigation?
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What is the crucial step to be taken after collecting factual information about a workplace incident?
What is the crucial step to be taken after collecting factual information about a workplace incident?
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What is the primary purpose of taking corrective action after a workplace incident investigation?
What is the primary purpose of taking corrective action after a workplace incident investigation?
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What type of workplace incident should be reported to external agencies?
What type of workplace incident should be reported to external agencies?
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What is the primary reason for preserving the scene of a workplace injury?
What is the primary reason for preserving the scene of a workplace injury?
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What step should be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening after an injury occurs?
What step should be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening after an injury occurs?
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When a workplace injury occurs, who should be notified?
When a workplace injury occurs, who should be notified?
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What is the recommended practice for documenting and communicating workplace injuries?
What is the recommended practice for documenting and communicating workplace injuries?
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Flashcards
Control measures
Control measures
Actions to prevent waste of time, money, and effort in the workplace.
Injury scene preservation
Injury scene preservation
Maintaining the scene of an incident for investigation and prevention.
Notification of authorities
Notification of authorities
Informing relevant parties like OHS and Workers’ Compensation after an injury.
Internal investigation
Internal investigation
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Reporting criteria
Reporting criteria
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Purpose of Incident Investigation
Purpose of Incident Investigation
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Immediate and Root Causes
Immediate and Root Causes
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Corrective Action
Corrective Action
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Categories of Incidents
Categories of Incidents
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Safety of the Scene
Safety of the Scene
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Casualty Care
Casualty Care
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Accident Record
Accident Record
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Gathering Factual Information
Gathering Factual Information
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Study Notes
Actions Taken After Workplace Accidents
- Workplace accidents should be investigated to identify the cause and prevent recurrence.
- Investigations aim to determine immediate and root causes of accidents.
- Identifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences is crucial.
- Recording accident details is necessary for legal and administrative purposes.
- Employee morale and management are important factors in investigations.
- Disciplinary actions might be necessary depending on the severity of the accident.
- Data collected can be used for future analysis and safety improvements.
Purpose of Investigating Incidents/Accidents
- Investigations are vital to understand the cause of an incident/accident.
- Investigating allows corrective action to be taken to prevent similar events.
- Determining the immediate and underlying causes is a key goal.
- Identifying suitable corrective actions to prevent recurrence is important.
- Proper documentation of incident details is necessary.
- Investigations provide support for legal reasons.
- Assessing staff morale is useful information during investigations.
Process of Investigating Incidents/Accidents
- Incidents/accidents can be categorized by their outcome (near miss, accident, dangerous occurrence, illness).
- Two initial actions before investigation include:
- Ensuring the scene is safe for personnel.
- Providing necessary first aid to injured individuals.
Typical Content of an Accident Record
- Records should include casualty details (name, address).
- Date and time of the accident need to be documented.
- Location of the incident is crucial.
- Injury details, such as type and extent, must be recorded.
- Treatment given to the person is also to be documented.
- Descriptions of events leading to the incident should be provided.
- Involved equipment or substances should be identified.
- Witness contact details should be obtained.
- Person completing the record should be identified.
- Person completing the record should sign the documentation.
When a Workplace Injury Occurs
- A trained first aid officer should administer immediate care to the injured worker.
- An ambulance should be called if necessary.
- The scene should be secured and isolated to prevent further harm.
- Witness details are to be gathered quickly.
- Factual information should be collected (pictures, sketches, videos).
- Analyzing information to discover the cause of the injury.
- Establishing suitable controls to prevent future harm.
- Following a typical workplace inspection process for corrective actions.
- Documentation, communication, and legal framework compliance are essential.
When a Workplace Injury Occurs (Continued)
- Preserve the accident scene for future investigation and analysis.
- Notify relevant parties, including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) authorities.
- The Worker's Compensation authority should be contacted.
- Contacting a legal professional to minimize legal issues for the company.
- Sufficient communication needs to be maintained with colleagues and the injured worker's family.
- Designate a company representative to handle OHS inspections.
- Initiating and engaging employees in an internal investigation.
When a Workplace Injury Occurs (Continued 2)
- Address risks identified by OHS experts to prevent future incidents.
- Keep copies of all documents provided by the OHS authority.
- Required reports to external agencies (depending on the severity of the event).
- Fatalities
- Major injuries (not minor ones)
- Dangerous occurrences
- Occupational diseases (job-related illnesses).
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This quiz covers the essential steps involved in investigating workplace accidents. It focuses on identifying causes, implementing corrective actions, and understanding the importance of thorough documentation and employee morale in the investigation process. Strengthen your knowledge on how to prevent future incidents effectively.
