2. A methodical effort to collect and interpret the facts of accident.
An inquiry as to how and why the accident occurred in order to
explore actions that should be taken to prevent or minimize
recurrence of the accident.
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Accident Investigation
3. 1. To establish all facts
2. To draw conclusion
3. To make recommendations
4. To prevent recurrence
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Purpose of Accident Investigation
4. 1. Fatal accidents
2. Accident causing injury or illness
3. Diseases
4. Dangerous occurrences
5. Near miss
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Types of Accident to be Reported
5. 1. Notification
2. Appointment of investigator or investigating team
3. Preparation
4. Fact finding
5. Analysis of investigation findings
6. recommendation
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Accident Investigation Process
6. 1. Gather as much information as possible about the accident
2. Analyze the facts to determine what the causes were
3. Make recommendation for corrective actions to prevent
future accident
4. Prepare report
5. Follow-up
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5-step Accident Investigation Process
7. 1. Time and location
2. Environment
3. Physical evidence
4. Witnesses
5. Existing record
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Sources of Information
8. 1. Employee record
2. Equipment
3. Job or task record
4. Previous accident investigation report
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Existing Records
10. 1. More familiar with the people involved
2. Have a better understanding of the operation
3. Have a personal stake in accident investigation
4. Employees may be willing to speak more freely
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Accident Investigation as Supervisor’s
Responsibility
11. 1. Knows all safe work practices/rules pertaining to his/her job
2. Accepts responsibility to ensure the application of safe work
practices
3. Ensure employees are trained and competent
4. Consistently enforces safety regulations
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Duties and Responsibilities of Supervisor
12. 1. Performs daily inspection of his/her respective works
2. Reports/corrects unsafe conditions
3. Conducts accident investigation
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Duties and Responsibilities of Supervisor
13. 1. Serves as secretary of the safety and health committee
2. Acts in advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to safety and
health
3. Conducts investigation of accident as member of safety and health
committee
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Duties and Responsibilities of Safety
Officer/Man
14. 1. Coordinates all safety and health programs for the employer and
employees
2. Conducts safety and health inspections as member of the
committee
3. Maintains or helps in the maintenance of efficient accident record
system
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Duties and Responsibilities of Safety
Officer/Man
15. 1. Managing the accident scene
2. Collect the facts
3. Identifying the witness
◦Eye witness
◦Ear witness
4. Interview process
5. Document the accident investigation
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Methods of Accident Investigation
16. 1. Treat the injured
2. Control remaining hazards
3. Isolate the site to protect people
4. Preserve the evidence
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Managing the Accident Scene
17. 1. People
2. Equipment
3. Materials
4. Procedure
5. Work Environment
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5 Elements that Interact for Successful
Business
18. 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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Conducting an Accident Investigation
19. 1. Engineering Control – Building structure, lay out, equipment
2. Education – Training, orientation
3. Enforcement – Monitoring of compliance
4. Ergonomics – Observation of body movements
5. Enthusiasm – Eagerness to implement safety rules and regulations
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5 E’s in Safety
20. 1. Determine if training is needed
2. Identify training needs
3. Identify goals objectives
4. Develop learning activities
5. Conduct the training
6. Evaluate the program effectiveness
7. Improve program
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Guidelines on Safety Training
21. A science of relation between man and his working environment
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Ergonomics
