S-ACCI Accidents in the Workplace (non-vehicular) Part 1

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What is meant by near miss for the purposes of CJHSC investigation?

Any situation that did not result in a critical injury, or fatality, but might have under different circumstances. (correct)

Any situation that resulted in a critical injury or fatality.

Any situation that resulted in a minor injury.

Any situation that did not result in any injury.

Who should complete the Toronto Fire Services Injury/Near Miss Observation Form?

Any member who witnessed or should have witnessed the incident. (correct)

The Platoon Chief.

Any officer who was nearby.

Any member who witnessed the incident.

What is the primary concern when an accident takes place?

To investigate the cause of the accident.

To complete required documentation.

To identify witnesses.

To ensure that the injured person is given prompt medical care. (correct)

Who should the Officer/Supervisor of the injured worker or an Officer/Supervisor managing the incident contact after a significant injury or near miss incident?

The Communications Officer at (416) 338-9001. Signup and view all the answers

What information should be provided to the Communications Officer at (416) 338-9001?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Who should the Communications Centre notify immediately?

The on-duty Platoon Chief or Division Chief, JHSC Labour Co-Chair/member or designate, and JHSC Management Co-Chair or designate. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring notification of the on-call Division Commander?

The Platoon Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What should be isolated and preserved after an accident?

The scene to help identify the causes of the accident. Signup and view all the answers

What are supervisors responsible for according to the operating guideline?

Taking applicable actions and classifying the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a workplace accident?

An unplanned occurrence that results in property damage, unintended injury, illness, or death in the course of employment Signup and view all the answers

What type of injury may result in lost time and/or a requirement for medical or first aid?

Any physical or functional abnormality or loss Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a critical injury?

Burns to a major portion of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the definition of a critical injury?

Employees losing consciousness while at work due to underlying medical conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a significant injury?

Any other fracture (non-critical) Signup and view all the answers

What is not included in the definition of a workplace accident?

Intended injury or illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of classifying incidents?

To determine the severity of the incident and take applicable actions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Responsibility and Guidelines

Supervisors are responsible for the injured person, classifying the incident, and taking applicable actions.
Critical injuries are defined separately (see OG S-CRIT Critical Injuries to Toronto Fire Services (TFS) Personnel or the Public).

Classification of Incidents

A workplace accident is an unplanned occurrence that results in property damage, unintended injury, illness, or death in the course of employment.
An injury is any physical or functional abnormality or loss that results from a workplace event or occupational disease/illness.
Critically injured means an injury of a serious nature that:
- Places life in jeopardy
- Produces unconsciousness
- Results in substantial loss of blood
- Involves the fracture of a leg or arm (but not a finger or toe)
- Involves the amputation of a leg, arm, hand, or foot (but not a finger or toe)
- Consists of burns to a major portion of the body
- Causes the loss of sight in an eye
Critical injury also includes:
- Employees losing consciousness while at work due to underlying medical conditions or other reasons
- Fractures to ankle, wrist, kneecap, or more than one finger or toe
- Amputation of more than one finger or toe
Significant injury means:
- Any one of the following injuries (that does not meet the definition of critical injury)
- Any other amputation (non-critical)
- Any other fracture (non-critical)
- Internal organ injury
- Smoke inhalation
- Injury/exposure resulting in a hospital visit
Near miss means:
- Any situation that did not result in a critical injury or fatality but might have under different circumstances
- Includes any failure or perceived failure of personal protective equipment

Immediate Actions

The primary concern when an accident takes place is to:
- Ensure that the injured person is given prompt medical care
- Ensure that adequate actions are taken so that no one else will be injured
- Isolate and preserve the scene to help identify the causes of the accident
- Notify the Communications Centre as required
- Identify witnesses and obtain their names and contact phone numbers
- Ensure required documentation is completed and submitted
When a TFS member suffers a significant injury or is involved in a near miss incident, the Officer/Supervisor shall:
- Contact the Communications Centre
- Provide the following information:
  - Classification of occurrence
  - Name of affected Firefighter (not transmitted by radio for privacy)
  - Apparatus identification
  - Platoon
  - Address where the incident occurred
  - Time of injury
  - Supervising Officers/Supervisors
  - Number of Toronto Paramedic Services unit if applicable
  - Name and badge number of Police Officer if applicable
  - Name of destination hospital if applicable
The Communications Centre shall immediately notify:
- On-duty Platoon Chief or Division Chief (Support Divisions)
- JHSC Labour Co-Chair/member or designate
- JHSC Management Co-Chair or designate
The Platoon Chief shall be responsible for ensuring notification of the on-call Division Commander.

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Learn about the guidelines and responsibilities for reporting and managing workplace accidents and injuries, including critical injuries and actions to be taken.