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    Accident Investigation and Reporting

    Difference Between Accident Reports


    and Accident-Analysis Reports

    • There are accident reports and accident-


    analysis reports. The latter attempt to
    determine “why” and should be completed
    by a professional.
    Accident Investigations

    • Accidents are investigated to identify causal


    factors that could lead to other accidents if
    not corrected, not to assign blame.

    • It is important to begin an accident


    investigation as soon as possible after an
    accident occurs so that evidence and the
    memories of witnesses are still fresh.
    Accident Investigations

    • Facts to be uncovered in an accident


    investigation can be summarized as: who,
    what, when, where, why and how.
    Questions to ask when interviewing witnesses.
    Reasons for Conducting Accident
    Investigations
    • When accidents occur in the workplace, they
    should be investigated. Reasons for
    conducting accident investigations
    include:
     Determine the cause so that future
    accidents can be prevented
     Fulfill any applicable legal and/or
    regulatory requirements
     Determine the cost of the accident
    Reasons for Conducting Accident
    Investigations
    • When accidents occur in the workplace, they
    should be investigated. Reasons for
    conducting accident investigations
    include:
     Determine compliance with applicable
    safety regulations
     Provide information for processing
    workers’ compensation claims
    Common Causes of Accidents

    • Common causes of accidents fall into the


    following categories:
     Personal beliefs and feelings
     Decision to work unsafely
     Mismatch or overload
     Systems failure
     Traps
     Unsafe conditions
     Unsafe acts
    Conducting an Accident
    Investigation
    • Steps for conducting an accident
    investigation are as follows:
     Record all evidence
     Photograph or videotape the accident
    scene
     Identify witnesses
     Interview witnesses
    Team Approach to Accident
    Investigation
    • Other members of the accident
    investigation team might include:
     Employees with knowledge of the work in
    question
     Member(s) of the safety committee
     Union representative
     Employees with experience in
    conducting accident investigations
    Team Approach to Accident
    Investigation
    • Other members of the accident
    investigation team might include:
     Outside expert(s)
     Local government representative(s)
    Categories of Witnesses

    • Witnesses to accidents fall into two


    categories:
     Primary (eyewitnesses)
     Secondary (were present at the scene, but
    did not see the accident)
     Tertiary (were not present but have
    information that may be relevant)
    Interviews

    • Interviews should take place at the accident


    site whenever possible. When this isn’t
    practical, interviews should take place at a
    neutral location that is private and where
    the witness is comfortable.
    Getting at the Facts in an
    Interview
    • The keys to getting at the facts in an
    interview are:
     Put the witness at ease
     Ask open-ended questions
     Listen
     Interrupt only if absolutely necessary
    Eyewitnesses

    • When possible, let eyewitnesses reenact the


    accident through simulation at the job site.
    Do not let them actually perform the tasks
    that led up to the accident.
    The Accident Report

    • The purpose of an accident report is to


    record:
     The findings of the accident
    investigation
     The cause or causes of the accident
     Recommendations for corrective action •
    Report forms should meet the record-
    keeping standards of OSHA.
    Adding Perspective to Accident
    Photographs
    • To overcome the perspective problem, place
    a familiar object in the photograph such as
    a ruler, coin, or even the photographer’s
    finger.
    • The added object will help viewers gain the
    right perspective on the subject of the
    photograph.
    Sample accident report form.
    Note: Complete one form for each injured worker.

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