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An unplanned and unexpectedoccurrence that may result toinjury or death to a person

and/or damage to properties

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A methodical effort to collect andinterpret the facts of accident.

An inquiry as to how and whythe accident occurred in order to

explore actions that should betaken to prevent or minimizerecurrence of the accident.

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To establish all facts To draw conclusion

To make recommendations To prevent recurrence

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Fatal accidents Accident causing injury or illness

Dangerous occurrences

Near miss

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Notification Appointment of investigator or

investi atin team

Preparation

Fact finding

Analysis of investigation findings

recommendation

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Gather as much information as

possible about the accident Analyze the facts to determine what

Make recommendation forcorrective actions to prevent future

accident Prepare report

Follow-up7

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Time and locationEnvironment

Physical evidenceWitnesses

Existing record

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Employee record

Equipment

Previous accident investigationreport

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More familiar with the peopleinvolved

Have a better understandin of the

operation

Have a personal stake in accident

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Knows all safe work practices/rulespertaining to his/her job

application of safe work practices

Ensure employees are trained and

competent Consistently enforces safety

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Performs daily inspection ofhis/her respective works

Reports/corrects unsafeconditions

Conducts accident investigation

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Serves as secretary of the safety andhealth committee

matters pertaining to safety andhealth

Conducts investigation of accidentas member of safety and health

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Coordinates all safety and healthprograms for the employer andem lo ees

Conducts safety and health inspectionsas member of the committee

Maintains or helps in the maintenanceof efficient accident record system

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Managing the accident scene

Collect the facts

Eye witness

Ear witness

Interview process

Document the accident

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Treat the injured Control remaining hazards

so a e e s e o pro ec peop e Preserve the evidence

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People Equipment

Materials Procedure

Work Environment

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Must answer the following questions

WHO was injured?

WHAT happened?

WHERE did accident occur? WHEN did the accident occur?

WHY did the accident occur? HOW can similar accident be

prevented?

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Engineering ControlEducation

EnforcementErgonomics

Enthusiasm

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Determine if training is needed

Identify training needs

Develop learning activities

Conduct the training

Evaluate the program effectiveness

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A science of relation betweenman and his working

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