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The ONE and ONLY
• The only time you would MOVE anything on site is to assist or make safe the area to assist to give a worker first aid or remove the PATIENT to get medical treatment. If the subject is dead NOTHING MOVES
Not all incident are earth shattering
• But where large scale property or workers become seriously hurt, you have to start collecting proper data and calling the proper agencies into to do there work!
As a Supervisor YOU must know
• As a Manager or supervisor you must know the provincial/state and company rules on reporting serious incidents at work and start the investigative procedures IMMEDIATELY
Basic Steps Secure the scene Control hazardous conditions Provide care Call EMS and law enforcement if necessary Isolate the scene Notify OH&S, Supervisor, Corporate Office,
Insurance carrier Gather evidence Identify and interview witnesses
Accident Scene Preservation
• Secure the area• Photograph the area from various angles– Use an item of known length to give perspective
to objects• Draw a picture or diagram the scene– Details are critical
• Collect samples, if applicable
Accident Scene Preservation
• Collect written documents– JSAs, log books, work permits, contracts, training
records• List eye witnesses and contact information
(interview ASAP)• Interview emergency personnel about the
conditions upon arrival• List all equipment and materials involved
Accident Scene Preservation
• List environmental factors– Wind, temperature, light, dampness, time
• Determine the original location of all items• Obtain copies of law enforcement report and
any photographs taken
Think and Know The Four P’s of Evidence
• Physical evidence– Tools, equipment, spills, leaks, debris
• Paper evidence– JSAs, procedures, training records
• People evidence– Written statements ASAP
• Picture evidence– Photos and diagrams
Guarding Floor and Wall Openings
• Among the violations cited were:• Unguarded floors, platforms or runways• No stair railing• Unguarded chutes in walls
Electrical
• No strain relief• Switchboards and panelboards not in dry
locations• Covers missing from junction boxes• Power strips used in lieu of fixed wiring or not
UL approved• Bushings not used when cords pass through
openings
Electrical
• Equipment not listed or labeled for the purpose for which it is being used.
• Electrical free from recognized hazards• Sufficient working space around equipment• Guarding of live parts• Identification of disconnecting means
Fire Extinguishers
• Fire extinguishers were not charged for immediate use
• Not mounted, identified• Inspection and maintenance• Annual training
Confined Space
• Informing outside contractors of the hazards of the host employer's confined spaces • Confined space determination
• Posting• Positive measure to prevent entry• Written program
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