Prevention Practices Database

How to Investigate an Incident

Supervisors and members of joint health and safety committees may have to investigate incidents. All workers should be aware of the investigation process so they will be able to contribute information about any incident in their workplace. This pamphlet briefly outlines the steps involved in an investigation.
Source: Health Care Health and Safety Association	Type: Fact Sheet

View Document:	http://www.osach.ca/products/ffacts_e/lap_132.pdf

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Accountabilities, Due Diligence, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Accident Investigation

This guide outlines the steps to take when investigating a workplace accident to find the causes of an accident and take steps to control or eliminate them and prevent similar accidents.
Source: Construction Safety Association of Ontario	Type: Guideline

View Document:	http://www.oshforeveryone.org/wsib/osh_pgm/report_inv/csao1fs.htm

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Accountabilities, Due Diligence, Hazard Reporting, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Investigation Report

Example of investigation report.
Source: Mines & Aggregates Safety and Health Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://www.oshforeveryone.org/wsib/osh_pgm/report_inv/investigation_reportfs.html

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Accountabilities, Communication, Due Diligence, Hazard Reporting, Inspection, Reporting

Investigation Report

Sample investigation report from Upholstered Furniture Industry Health & Safety Guide.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association	Type: Tools

View Document:	http://bestpractices.ccohs.ca/files/safepractices/investigation_report.pdf

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Communication, Hazard Reporting, Record-Keeping, Reporting

Preventing Deaths and Injuries to Fire Fighters during Live-Fire Training in Acquired Structures

Training facilities with approved burn buildings should be used for live-fire training whenever possible. However, when acquired structures are used for live-fire training, NIOSH strongly recommends that fire departments follow the national consensus guidelines in NFPA 1403, standard on live-fire training evolutions [NFPA 2002a] to reduce the risk of injury and death. These guidelines are summarized in the recommendations in this document.

Source: NIOSH

Type: Guideline

View Document:	http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/wp-solutions/2005-102/

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Hazard Identification/Analysis, Job Hazard Analysis, Orientation, Training

Guidelines for assessing and fixing noise problems at work

Document describes how noise affects hearing, how to assess exposure to noise and how to fix noise problems in the workplace.
Source: WorkSafe Western Australia anNew Zealand’s, Occupational Health and Safety, Department of Labour	Type: Guideline

View Document:	http://www.workcover.vic.gov.au/vwa/home.nsf/pages/so_noise_other/$file/noiseguide.pdf

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Hearing Conservation, Noise

Driving for work: Mobile phones

Advice for employers and line managers on their staff using mobile phones while driving on work journeys.
Source: UK's Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and Department for Transport	Type: Workplace Best Practice

View Document:	http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/workmobiles.pdf

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Topics:
Accident Investigation, Automotive, Cellular Telephones, Driving, Due Diligence, Education, Hazard Identification/Analysis, Job Hazard Analysis, Manual Material Handling, Motor Vehicle Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Trucks