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Accident/Incident Investigation
An Incident is any unplanned and unwanted event which results in damage or injury, or which could have resulted in damage or injury. Almost every incident is the result of a combination of causes. The primary purpose of investigations is to identify these causes so that corrective action can be taken to prevent a recurrence of the incident. Additionally, information collected will be valuable in meeting WCB and OH&S reporting requirements.
  1. Incident and Hazard Reporting
    Incident and hazard reporting is required by legislation, company policy, and contractual agreements.

  2. All incidents and near-misses are to be reported to your supervisor immediately. Either the employee, his supervisor, or a manager, will record the details of the hazards and incidents on the Incident & Hazard Report Form. Then a manager will follow up with an Accident/Near Miss Investigation Report to ensure that appropriate action has been taken to reduce the chances of a recurrence. Please see a sample of each form in the Master Forms section at the back of this manual.

    1. These steps will help you investigate the Accident/Incident/Near Miss and fill out the form.

      Step 1) Discuss the accident/incident/ near miss with the employee involved and with any witnesses. Be sure to question the why-what-where-when-who-how aspects of the accident/incident/near miss.

      Step 2) Inspect the equipment or materials involved for conditions that could have been made safer.

      Step 3) Is the employee involved suited for the job he/she is doing? Did he/she receive adequate training? Are there any other contributing problems - use of drugs, use of alcohol, or emotional problems?

      Step 4) Recommendations to correct the problem must b practical. Be sure your recommendations will not create other
      situations which could result in injury to employees.

      Step 5) Complete your report no later than the next working day after the accident/incident/near miss.