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ACCIDENT & INCIDENT PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION.pptx

The document outlines the essential processes and objectives for accident and incident prevention and investigation, including defining terms like 'accident' and 'near miss'. It emphasizes the need for thorough investigations to determine root causes, implement preventive measures, and comply with legal requirements. Additionally, it provides a systematic approach for investigating incidents, identifying responsible parties, and creating effective reports to improve workplace safety.

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Accident & Incident Prevention & Investigation 
Objectives  Understand the need to investigate Know what to investigate Determine the causes of accidents  Identify the methods of investigation  Understand the need to be thorough and comprehensive  Identify prevention methods and Identify sources of assistance
What is an Accident and Near miss ? “Accident” Any undesired, unplanned event which results in physical injury or damage to property. “Near miss” An event that does not lead to harm but does have the potential to cause injury/illness or Sometimes both.
What’s in a name ?  Accident  Injury Dangerous Occurrence Significant Incident “Near-miss” accident “Near-hit”
1 10 30 600 Serious or Disabling Includes disabling & Serious Injuries Minor Injuries Any reported injury less than serious Property Damage & Accidents All Types Accidents with no visible Injury or Damage (Critical Incidents) Accident Ratio Study
Accident Causes Unsafe Act  an act by the injured person or another person (or both) which caused the accident; and/or Unsafe Condition  some environmental or hazardous situation which caused the accident independent of the employee(s)
Accident Causation Model 1. Results of the accident - (harm or damage) 2. Incident - Contact (Accident) 3. Immediate causes (symptoms) 4. Basic causes (real problems)
Management Safety Policy & Decisions Supervisory Performance Personal Factors Job Factors Human Factor Substandard Practices Substandard Conditions ACCIDENT unplanned release of energy and/or hazardous material Personal injury Property damage Uninsured Costs Basic Causes Immediat e causes Incident - Contact Accident Results CHAIN OF ACCIDENT CAUSATION
Results of Accident Physical harm (Injury or illness)  multiple deaths  death  disabling, lost time, major  serious  minor  notifiable  compensata ble Property damage  catastrophic  major  serious  minor
Incident - Contact  electricity  plant & equipment  noise or vibration  hazardous substances  radiation  heat & cold  animals or insects  microbiological agents  struck against  struck by  fall to below  fall on same level  caught on  caught in  caught between  over exertion  chemical contact Contact with
Immediate Causes  Operating with authority  Use serviceable equipment  Use equipment properly  Use of PPE where required  correct lifting Practice  No drinking & drugs  No horseplay  Secure equipment or warnings Standard Practices Standard Conditions  Effective guards & devices  Serviceable tools & equipment  Adequate warning systems  Good housekeeping  Non polluted environment noise hazardous substances  Good illumination & ventilation
Basic Causes Personal Factors  lack of knowledge or skill  improper motivation  physical or mental conditions  literacy or ability (NESB) Job Factors  physical environment  sub-standard equipment  abnormal usage  wear & tear  inadequate standards  design & maintenance Supervisory Performance  inadequate instructions  failure of SOPs  rules not enforced  hazards not corrected  devices not provided Management Policy & Decisions  set measurable standards  measure work in progress  evaluate work-v- standards correct performance if necc.
Why Investigate ? Legal Requirement Establish Causes Prevent Recurrences Accurate record (courts & enquiries) Statistical data base
Accident Investigation A systematic approach to accident investigation, the identification of causal factors and implementation of corrective actions is essential to a good H&S program and management system Good procedures:  provide information needed to determine injury rates, identify trends or problem areas, permit comparisons and satisfy Workers Compensation requirements;  identify, without placing blame, the basic causal factors that contributed directly or indirectly to each accident;  identify deficiencies in management systems;  suggest corrective action alternatives for a given accident;  suggest corrective action alternatives for the management system.
What, When & How to Investigate What to Investigate?  all accidents & near misses  as soon as possible  scene interference  survey of scene  chronology of data  measurements, maps & sketches  eyewitnesses  reconstruction ?  statistics & trends  injury types & groups Who should Investigate?  Supervisor ?  WH&S Officer?  WH&S Representative?  Team? Training & Skills  investigative & recording skills  technical knowledge  interviewing skills  report writing skills
Qualifications Technical Knowledge Objectivity Analytical approach to problems Familiarity with the job, process or operation Tact in communicating Intellectual honesty Inquisitiveness & curiosity
Tool Kit clipboard, paper (incl graph) pens camera & spare films tape measure cassette recorder & spare tapes reporting forms hi-viz barrier tape for scene preservation first aid kit identification tags for parts gloves (industrial & medical) safety helmet specimen containers magnifying glass compass danger tags yellow crayon orange flouro spray paint torch with batteries hi-viz orange vest hearing & eye protection plastic containers for samples roll of paper towelling
Let Us Begin ! Take all necessary steps to provide emergency rescue and medical help for the injured; and take those actions that will prevent, or minimise the risk of further accidents or physical harm to the victim or others
11. Action Plan Identification of the individual who is in charge and assigns responsibilities Authority to conduct investigation Securing the accident site for the duration of the investigation, after rescue and damage control are complete Photographic support or capability Procedures & equipment to ensure observation and recording of fragile, perishable or transient evidence (instrument readings, control panel settings, weather & other environmental conditions, chemical spills, stains, skid marks) Development of a comprehensive report.
Determine the Facts Visit accident scene Take samples Visual records Preserve accident items Identify people involved Interview witnesses Review information
Finding Facts (logic method) What was the exact injury or damage ? What was the damaging energy source ? What event immediately preceded the damaging event ? What happened before that ? What happened even before that ? What happened in between ? What else was going on at the time of the accident ? Was anyone else involved ? Interview witnesses
Interviewing Techniques Put at ease Assure “no blame” Ask witness to relate their account of the accident Listen carefully Ask questions - reinforce Repeat if necessary Ask witness for suggestions for future avoidance Encourage further contact Be polite and thank the witness
A Good Report Accuracy & completeness of information Clarity & completeness of of the description of the sequence of events leading up to the accident Correct identification of all causal factors Clarity & completeness of all causal factors Recommendations made for corrective actions to reduce or eliminate the probability of recurrence of a similar accident Recommendations for corrective actions to improve management system Timelines - specific time periods, monitoring and responsibilities Proper review and sign off “A GOOD REPORT” BY CLEVER DICK
Documentation Accident investigation Form Witness Statements & Records of Interview Checklists:  Victim(s)  Witnesses  Environment & Locations  Equipment & Parts  Documentation Accident/Incident Record
Records Specified forms  records maintained  periods Notifiable injury - S.B.I.  admitted as an “in-patient” Times  S.B.I. - within 24 hours  death - immediately
Effects of Accidents 1. On the Victim 2. On the Supervisor 3. On the Company 4. On the Nation
1. The Victim Death Pain & suffering Permanent disability Effects on family & dependants Loss of earnings Extra expenditure Inability to resume occupation Psychological effects Feeling of uselessness Fear of further injury Social effects Loss of sports or hobby
2. The Supervisor loss of trained worker loss of production extra work investigations & reports training new employee loss of prestige by:  management  other workers effects on promotion worry (could I have prevented it ?) Stress
3. The Company loss of trained worker loss of production damage to machinery damage to equipment wasted materials increased insurance premiums prosecutions fines civil actions legal costs loss of prestige - customers
The Nation loss of section of workforce loss of production increased cost of production effects on imports effects on exports effects on balance of trade the community pays !
Prevention Effective Management & Supervision Commitment to Accident Prevention Effective Policy & Procedures Effective Reporting & Recording & “Toolbox” Meetings Regular Consultation Risk Assessments Specific Training Literature & Culture Incentive Schemes ?
Warning Signs Increases in breaches of safety procedures  Increase in reportable incidents  Technical concerns  Friction or disputes  ageing or suspect equipment  Introduction of new procedures or equipment  New employees  Age of employees  Long periods of work  Environmental issues
Resources Safety Officers Bureau of Emergency Services Div Workplace Health & Safety Workers Compensation Board Queensland Health Doctors & Specialists Rehabilitation Experts
Prepared By Jagadeesh Rao T HSE Dept,SPPL