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    The document outlines the steps for conducting an accident investigation: 1. The objectives are to understand the investigation process, gather facts, interview witnesses, determine causal factors, and identify corrective actions. 2. It is important to investigate accidents to determine the root cause, identify corrective actions, prevent future accidents, document what happened, and complete required OSHA reporting. 3. Key roles in the investigation include reporting accidents, providing eyewitness accounts, suggesting corrective actions, and determining causal factors and recommended actions.

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    The document outlines the steps for conducting an accident investigation: 1. The objectives are to understand the investigation process, gather facts, interview witnesses, determine causal factors, and identify corrective actions. 2. It is important to investigate accidents to determine the root cause, identify corrective actions, prevent future accidents, document what happened, and complete required OSHA reporting. 3. Key roles in the investigation include reporting accidents, providing eyewitness accounts, suggesting corrective actions, and determining causal factors and recommended actions.

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    The document outlines the steps for conducting an accident investigation: 1. The objectives are to understand the investigation process, gather facts, interview witnesses, determine causal factors, and identify corrective actions. 2. It is important to investigate accidents to determine the root cause, identify corrective actions, prevent future accidents, document what happened, and complete required OSHA reporting. 3. Key roles in the investigation include reporting accidents, providing eyewitness accounts, suggesting corrective actions, and determining causal factors and recommended actions.

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    Accident Investigations

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    Ali Mohd
    The document outlines the steps for conducting an accident investigation: 1. The objectives are to understand the investigation process, gather facts, interview witnesses, determine causal factors, and identify corrective actions. 2. It is important to investigate accidents to determine the root cause, identify corrective actions, prevent future accidents, document what happened, and complete required OSHA reporting. 3. Key roles in the investigation include reporting accidents, providing eyewitness accounts, suggesting corrective actions, and determining causal factors and recommended actions.

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    Accident Investigation

    Session Objectives
    You will be able to: Understand your role in the investigation process Gather facts Talk to witnesses Determine causal factors Identify corrective actions

    Why Investigate Accidents?


    Determine the root cause Identify corrective actions Prevent the accident from happening again Document the accident Complete OSHA-required reporting

    OSHA Wants to Know


    Employee fatalitynotify OSHA in 8 hours Three employees hospitalizednotify
    OSHA Document each injury Record injuries on OSHA 300 Log Post OSHA 300 Log

    You Have Key Roles


    Report any accident or near-miss
    immediately As a witness, describe what you observed Provide your knowledge of normal operating practices in the situation Suggest corrective actions

    Accident Investigation Team


    Employees trained to

    investigate accidents Safety committee member Supervisor Safety manager Production manager Plant manager

    Investigators Qualifications
    Understand important role of accident
    investigation Have authority and accountability Have skills to evaluate the incident Communicate details

    Why Investigate and Your RoleAny Questions


    Any questions about
    why we need to investigate accidents or your role in the investigation process?

    Investigate All Accidents


    Workplace fatality Lost time from the job

    or days away from work Restricted ability to work Medical treatment First aid Near-miss incidents

    When to Investigate?
    Immediately after
    incident Interview witnesses before memories fade Assess the scene before clues are moved Finish investigation quickly

    Accident Investigation Is Like a Police Investigation


    Check the scene

    before anything has been moved Assemble evidence Interview the witnesses Not looking for a criminal; not trying to place blame on anyone Find what, why, and how

    The Accident Occurs


    Employee immediately reports the accident
    to a supervisor Supervisor treats the injury or assesses need for outside medical treatment Accident scene is left intact Supervisor contacts the accident investigation team If able, injured employee completes incident form

    Beginning the Investigation


    Get the investigation kit Team reports to the
    scene Look at the big picture Record initial observations Take pictures

    Investigation Kit
    Camera Report forms,

    clipboard, pens Barricade tape Flashlight Tape measure Tape recorder Work gloves

    Any Questions?
    Any questions about
    what and when to investigate or the investigation kit?

    Questions that Need Answers


    What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Who was involved? How did it happen? Why did it happen? How can we keep it
    from happening again?

    Fact Gathering
    Name of injured and
    involved employees Name of witnesses Date and time of the incident Work shift information

    Fact Gathering (cont.)


    General location of the incident Specific location of involved employees Normal job duties and training Type of injury and body part injured

    Fact Gathering (cont.)


    Machines, tools, or
    equipment Chemicals involved Environmental conditions Production schedule

    Interviewing Witnesses
    Interview witnesses one at a time Convey your desire to prevent accidents Encourage witness to describe the accident
    in his or her own words Discuss what happened leading up to and after the accident Use open-ended questions

    Sequence of Events
    Events leading up to
    the incident Describe events of the incident Events that happened immediately after the incident Draw a chart of the events

    Incident Description
    Details so reader can
    clearly picture the incident Specific body parts affected Specific motions of injured employee just before, during, and after incident

    Any Questions?
    Any questions about
    gathering facts, interviewing witnesses, or describing the incident?

    Causal Factors
    Try not to accept single cause theory Identify underlying causes Primary cause Secondary causes

    Corrective Actions
    Immediate corrective actions Recommended corrective actions
    Employee training Preventive maintenance activities Better job procedures Hazard recognition Engineering or administrative changes

    Completed Report
    Signed by investigation
    team members Signed by injured employee Forwarded to management

    Causes and Corrective ActionsAny Questions?


    Any questions about
    finding causal factors or implementing corrective actions?

    Key Points to Remember


    Accident investigations prevent other
    accidents Investigate accidents immediately Gather all the facts Interview witnesses one at a time Record detailed description Determine causal factors Conduct corrective actions

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