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Here is a ppt that I used at the ASSE conference in Naperville on September 25, 2014, It focuses on real incidents and using techniques to solve them. The $87,000 cart issue was the toughest for the class to solve.
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Incident Investigation Safety Training 2015KyleMurry
What is Incident Investigation?
An event that results in or has the potential to result in injury of persons or damage to property or environment
Common categories of incidents:
Lost time / recordable injuries
First aids
Near misses
Unsafe acts or conditions
Here is a ppt that I used at the ASSE conference in Naperville on September 25, 2014, It focuses on real incidents and using techniques to solve them. The $87,000 cart issue was the toughest for the class to solve.
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An event that results in or has the potential to result in injury of persons or damage to property or environment
Common categories of incidents:
Lost time / recordable injuries
First aids
Near misses
Unsafe acts or conditions
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2. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• What is an incident? What is an
accident?
• Why should you investigate both?
• How should you investigate?
• What results are you looking for?
• What are you required to do for a
WISHA investigation?
3. What Is An Incident?
Unplanned and unwanted event which
disrupts the work process and has the
potential of resulting in injury, harm, or
damage to persons or property.
4. What Is An Accident?
Unplanned, unwanted, but controllable
event which disrupts the work process
and causes injury to people.
Most everyone would agree that an accident is unplanned and unwanted.
The idea that an accident is controllable might be a new concept. An
accident stops the normal course of events and causes property damage, or
personal injury, minor or serious and occasionally results in a fatality.
5. What Is An Accident?
• An accident is not “just one of those things”.
• Accidents are predictable and preventable
events.
• They don’t have to happen.
Most workplace injuries and illness are not due to “accidents”. The term accident
is defined as an unexpected or unintentional event, that it was “just bad luck”.
More often than not it is a predictable or foreseeable “eventuality”.
By “accidents” we mean events where employees are killed, maimed, injured, or
become ill from exposure to toxic chemicals or microorganisms (TB, Hepatitis,
HIV, etc).
A systematic plan and follow through of investigating incidents or mishaps and
altering behaviors can help stop a future accident.
Let’s take the 50 lb carton falling 12’, for the 2nd time, only this time it hits a
worker, causing injury. Predictable? Yes. Preventable? Yes. Investigating why
the carton fell will usually lead to solution to prevent it from falling in the future.
6. What is an “Accident”?
By dictionary definition: “an unforeseen event”, “.chance..”,
“unexpected happening..”, formerly “Act of God”
• From experience and
analysis: they are
“caused occurrences” Fatalities
– Predictable - the logical
Severe Injuries
outcome of hazards
– Preventable and Minor injuries
avoidable - hazards do not
have to exist. They are Close calls
caused by things people do
-- or fail to do. Hazardous conditions
7. Why Investigate?
• Prevent future incidents (leading to
accidents).
• Identify and eliminate hazards.
• Expose deficiencies in process and/or
equipment.
• You lose money when regular work stops.
• Maintain worker morale.
• The rule requires you to investigate serious
accidents.
8. How To Investigate
• Develop a
plan
The next 6 slides will outline each component you need for effective Accident Investigation.
Then we will look into each component in more detail.
The time to develop your company’s Accident Investigation Plan is before you have an
incident or an accident.
The who, when, where, what and how should be developed before the incident.
Accident Investigation Training, investigation tools and your policies and procedures should
be developed before the incident or accident.
One size will not fit all. Your company’s motor vehicle investigation reports will differ from
your warehouse investigations, as will your off-site investigations.
9. How To Investigate
•Assemble an investigation kit
• Investigate all incidents
and accidents immediately
• Collect facts
It is important to begin your investigation immediately. Evidence disappears, the 50 lb carton
of material was cleaned up and memory fades…the employee was not encouraged to report
the near-miss incident and forgot about the whole thing.
When investigating incidents or accidents be thorough in your capture of all available facts.
You might discover that many other items were also improperly stored and that when
employees were questioned there had been several other “near misses”
10. How To Investigate
• Interview witnesses
Interview witnesses and victims in a timely manner. LISTEN
Don’t blame, don’t point out poor judgment, be sympathetic…LISTEN
If you know for a fact that someone broke a rule it is not important to point that out to them at
this time. Verify with them the training they have received and ask them if they know what
happened to cause the accident. Again, it doesn’t do anyone any good at this juncture to be
told ”it was your fault” or “you knew better”
As an investigator, you will often come to the conclusion that someone engaged in an unsafe
act. It is most important to determine why they engaged in an unsafe act as well as verify that
they did or did not know better.
11. How To Investigate
• Write a report
The report should include:
An accurate narrative of “what happened”
Clear description of unsafe ACT or CONDITION
Recommended immediate corrective action
Recommended long-term corrective action
Recommended follow up to assure fix is in place
Recommended review to assure correction is effective.
12. Tips for Developing A Plan
• Develop your action plan ahead of
time.
• Your plan might include:
– Who to notify in the workplace?
– How to notify outside agencies?
– Who will conduct the internal
investigation?
Preplanning will help you address situations timely, reducing the chance for
evidence to be lost and witnesses to forget. All procedures, forms, notifications,
etc. need to be listed out as step-by-step procedures. You might wish to develop
a flow chart to quickly show the major components of your program.
13. Develop a Plan Tips (continued)
– What level of training is needed?
– Who receives report?
– Who decides what corrections will be taken
and when?
– Who writes report and performs follow up?
Some expansion questions on the above points are:
Who will be trained to investigate?
Who is responsible for the finished report and what is the time frame?
Who receives copies of the report?
Who determines which of the recommendations will be implemented?
Who is responsible for implementing the recommendations?
Who goes back and assures that fixes are in place?
Who assures that fixes are effective?
14. What Should Be In The “Investigation Kit”
Camera equipment First aid kit
Tape recorder Gloves
Tape measure Large envelopes
High visibility tape Report forms
Scissors Graph paper
Scotch tape
Sample containers with labels
Personal protective equipment
These are some common items for a kit. What else might be useful?
Anything from your specific business or workplace that might be needed?
15. Investigate All Incidents/Accidents
• Conduct and document an
investigation that answers:
– Who was present?
– What activities were occurring?
– What happened?
– Where and what time?
– Why did it happen?
Root causes should be determined. Example: An employee gets cut. What is the cause?
It is not just the saw or knife or the sharp nail. Was it a broken tool and no one reported?
Did someone ignore a hazard because of lack of training, or a policy that discourages
reporting? What are other examples of root causes? Enforcement failure, defective PPE,
horseplay, no recognition plan, inadequate labeling.
16. Investigate All Incidents/Accidents
• Also answer:
– Is this a company or industry-recognized
hazard?
– Has the company taken previous action to
control this hazard?
– What are those actions?
– Is this a training issue?
17. Begin Investigations Immediately
• It’s crucial to collect evidence and
interview witnesses as soon as
possible because evidence will
disappear and people will forget.
18. How Do You Investigate?
• Notify individuals according to your “plan”
• You must involve an employee
representative, the immediate supervisor,
and other people with knowledge
• Grab your “investigation kit”
• Approach the scene
19. Actions At The Accident Scene
• Check for danger
• Help the injured
• Secure the scene
• Identify and separate witnesses
• Gather the facts
First, make sure you and others don’t become victims! Always check for still-
present dangerous situations. Then, help the injured as necessary.
Secure the scene and initiate chains of custody for physical evidence.
Identify witnesses and physical evidence. Separate witnesses from one another
If physical evidence is stabilized, then begin as quickly as possible with interviews.
REMEMBER, BE A GOOD LISTENER
20. Fact Finding
• Witnesses and physical
evidence
• Employees/other witnesses
• Position of tools and equipment
• Equipment operation logs, charts,
records
• Equipment identification numbers
21. Fact Finding
• Take notes on environmental conditions,
air quality
• Take samples
• Note housekeeping and general working
environment
• Note floor or surface condition
• Take many pictures
• Draw the scene
Some scenes are more delicate then others. If items of physical evidence are time
sensitive address those first. If items of evidence are numerous then you may
need additional assistance. Some scenes will return to normal very quickly. Are you
prepared to be able to recreate the scene from your documentation?
Consider creating a photo log. The log should describe the date, time, give a
description of what is captured in the photo and directionality. Link to sketch of
accident scene.
23. Interview Witnesses
• Choose a private place to talk
• Ask open ended questions
• Interview promptly after the incident
• Ask some questions you know the
answers to
Your method and outcome of interview should include: who is to be interviewed
first; who is credible; who can corroborate information you know is accurate; how to
ascertain the truth bases on a limitation of numbers of witnesses. Be respectful, are
you the best person to conduct the interview?
If the issue is highly technical consider a specialist, this may be an internal resource
or it may be an outside resource.
24. Write The Report
• How and why did the accident
happen?
– A list of suspected causes and human
actions
– Use information gathered from
sketches, photographs, physical
evidence, witness statements
Remember that your report needs to be based on facts. All recommendations
should be based on accurate documented findings of facts and all findings and
recommendations should be from verifiable sources.
25. Write The Report
Answer the following in the report:
• When and where did the accident
happen?
• What was the sequence of events?
• Who was involved?
• What injuries occurred or what
equipment was damaged?
• How were the employees injured?
26. Report Conclusions
• What should happen to prevent future
accidents?
• What resources are needed?
• Who is responsible for making changes?
• Who will follow up and insure
implementation of corrections?
• What will be future long-term
procedures?
Conclusions must always be based upon facts found during your investigation. If additional
resources are needed during the implementation of recommendations then provide options.
Having a comprehensive plan in place will allow for the success of your investigation. Success
of an investigation is the implementation of viable corrections and their ongoing use.
27. When Accidents Occur, What Is Required By L&I?
There are four specific requirements:
– WAC 296-800-32005 – Report a death or
hospitalization to L & I with specific information
– WAC 296-800-32010 – Do not move equipment
– WAC 296-800-32015 – Assign people to assist
L & I investigators
– WAC 296-800-32020 – For all serious injuries
conduct a preliminary investigation
Link to these rules
28. Report A Death or Hospitalization
(Catastrophe)
WAC 296-800-32005
• Report the death, probable death, or
the in-patient hospitalization of 2 or
more employees within 8 hours to:
– Labor and Industries, 1-800-4BE-SAFE
The required information that must be provided to L&I:
1- Name of the work place
2- Location of the incident
3- Time and date of the incident
4- Number of fatalities or hospitalized employees
5- Contact person
6- Phone number
7- Brief description of the incident
29. Do Not Move Equipment
WAC 296-800-32010
• IF: A death or probable death happens
or two or more employees are admitted
to the hospital
• THEN: You must not move any
equipment until L&I says you can
• UNLESS: You must move the equipment
to remove victims or prevent further
injury
30. Assign People to Assist L&I
WAC 296-800-32015
• Include the immediate supervisor
of victim, and
• Employees who witnessed the
accident, and
• Other employees L&I feels are
necessary
31. Conduct a Preliminary Investigation
(Required for all serious injuries)
WAC 296-800-32020
• Evaluate facts relating to cause of
accident by following people:
– Person assigned by employer
– Immediate supervisor of injured employee
– Witnesses
– Employee representative
– Any other person who has the experience and
skills
32. Conduct a Preliminary Investigation
• If employee rep is union agent and
is unavailable you may use:
– Shop steward, or
– Employee rep on safety committee, or
– Person selected by all employees
• WAC 296-800-32025
– Document your findings
Editor's Notes
Welcome: Instructor Introduction Registration/Attendance Roster Audience fills out name placards Handouts (Initial) Workshop slides/Notes Consultation Services Pamphlet Evaluation Form Feel free to ask questions as we go. Introductions -- name, business, expectations for the class Purpose: To assist you in understanding the importance of investigating both incidents and accidents, so that changes are made which prevent future mishaps.
Invite participants to think about the difference between incident and accident. Tell them to think about it because we will talk about it later. For the bullet: What RESULTS are you looking for: This would include removing or minimizing the potential for another occurrence. To seek to minimize the pain and suffering, equipment damage, loss of morale. Empower employees by having a system to address unsafe conditions or acts before other or more serious injuries occur As part of the bullet on WISHA requirements wee will discuss: When are you required to notify LNI? When are you required to conduct an investigation? What is required to be in the investigation?
An incident disrupts the work process, does not result in injury or damage, but should be looked as a “wake up call”. Could be thought of as the first of a series of events which could lead to a situation in which harm or damage occurs. Employers should investigate an incident to determine the root cause and use the information to stop process and behaviors that could just as easily have resulted in an accident. Example of an incident: A 50 lb carton falls off the top shelf of a 12’ high rack and lands near a worker. This event is unplanned, unwanted, and has the potential for injury. Ask audience for example of a real incident that has occurred at their workplace. Then say: We will discuss why a policy that encourages resolution of incidents, near-misses, will be worth the time and effort.
Most everyone would agree that an accident is unplanned and unwanted. The idea that an accident is controllable might be a new concept. An accident stops the normal course of events and causes property damage, or personal injury, minor or serious and occasionally results in a fatality.
Most workplace injuries and illness are not due to “accidents”. The term accident is defined as an unexpected or unintentional event, that it was “just bad luck”. More often than not it is a predictable or foreseeable “eventuality”. By “accidents” we mean events where employees are killed, maimed, injured, or become ill from exposure to toxic chemicals or microorganisms (TB, Hepatitis, HIV, Hantavirus etc). A systematic plan and follow through of investigating incidents or mishaps and altering behaviors can help stop a future accident. Let’s take our mythical 50 lb carton falling 12’, for the 2 nd time, only this time it hits a worker, causing injury. Predictable? Yes. Preventable? Yes.
Ask audience to give examples of both incidents and accidents, using the definitions presented.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. If time: Ask audience: Any other reasons to investigate?
The next 6 slides will outline each component you need for effective Accident Investigation. Then we will look into each component in more detail. The time to develop your Company’s Accident Investigation Plan is before you have an incident or an accident. The who, when, where, what and how should be developed before the incident. Accident Investigation Training, investigation tools and your policies and procedures should be developed before the incident or accident. One size will not fit all. Your Company’s motor vehicle investigation reports will differ from your warehouse investigations as will your off-site investigations.
There will be some standard kit items, which we will discuss later. Each of you might have some custom items particular to your operation.
Whole books and special training sessions have been given on interviewing witnesses. We’ll cover the highlights. Some things to think about right now: Interview witnesses and victims in a timely manner. LISTEN Don’t blame, don’t point out poor judgment, be sympathetic…LISTEN If you know for a fact that someone broke a rule it is not important to point that out to them at this time. Verify with them the training they have received and ask them if they know what happened to cause the accident. Again, it doesn’t do anyone any good at this juncture to be told ”it was your fault” or “you knew better” As an investigator, you will often come to the conclusion that someone engaged in an unsafe act. It is most important to determine why they engaged in an unsafe act as well as verify that they did or did not know better. Is “knowing better” the same as being trained to perform a task in a safe manner? It important to define that “knowing better” was because they were trained and took a short cut as opposed to “knowing better” because its common sense “ not to do it that way”.
Incident and Accident reports are a compilation of facts. They include: Writing an accurate narrative of “what happened” Clear description of unsafe ACT or CONDITION Recommended immediate corrective action Recommended long-term corrective action Recommended follow up to assure fix is in place Recommended review to assure correction is effective. The majority of the rest of this presentation will expand on the six points we just covered about how to investigate accidents and incidents.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. Preplanning will help you address situations timely, reducing the chance for evidence to be lost and witnesses to forget. All procedures, forms, notifications, etc. need to be listed out as step-by-step procedures. You might wish to develop a flow chart to quickly show the major components of your program.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. The plan will provide instructions on actions to be taken by key people in your business, assigning roles and responsibilities. Some expansion questions on the above points are: Who will be trained to investigate? Who is responsible for the finished report and what is the time frame? Who receives copies of the report? Who determines which of the the recommendations will be implemented? Who is responsible for implementing the recommendations? Safety, Training, Operations? Who goes back and assures that fixes are in place? Who assures that fixes are effective?
These are some common items for a kit. What else might be useful? Anything from specific types of businesses that might be needed?
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. Briefly discuss the concept of “root causes”. Example: An employee gets cut. What is the cause? It is not just the saw or knife or the sharp nail. Was it a broken tool and no one reported? Did someone ignore a hazard because of lack of training, or a policy that discourages reporting? What are other examples of root causes? Enforcement failure, defective PPE, horseplay, no recognition plan, inadequate labeling.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. Links: Two examples are given of Reports, and one of a Checklist
This statement is true for both near-misses, mishaps (incidents) as well as accidents in which injuries or illnesses have resulted.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. First, make sure you and others don’t become victims! Always check for still-present dangerous situations. Then, help the injured as necessary Secure the scene and initiate chains of custody for physical evidence Identify witnesses and physical evidence Separate witnesses from one another If physical evidence is stabilized, then begin as quickly as possible with interviews REMEMBER, BE A GOOD LISTENER
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. This slide and the next will show what you should take notes on at the accident or incident scene. Have discussion with the audience on each point as it appears.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. Some scenes are more delicate then others. If items of physical evidence are time sensitive address those first. If items of evidence are numerous then you may need additional assistance. Some scenes will return to normal very quickly. Are you prepared to be able to recreate the scene from your documentation? Consider creating a photo log. The log should describe the date, time, give a description of what is captured in the photo and directionality. Example: Photo # 4, February 1, 2004, 10:36 AM, Northeast corner of Warehouse Number 2, Row 11, Bin 14, showing carton that fell from top shelf. Note: crushed bottom corner of carton and wet area under carton on floor. Link to sketch of bakery accident scene: Tell the audience how much information can be captured through a simple line drawing using stick figures. They don’t need to be an artist.
Have audience react to each point and tell why they think they might or might not be important.
Your method and outcome of interview should include: who is to be interviewed first; who is credible; who can corroborate information you know is accurate; how to ascertain the truth bases on a limitation of numbers of witnesses. Be respectful, are you the best person to conduct the interview? If the issue is highly technical consider a specialist, this may be an internal resource or it may be an outside resource.
Remember that your report needs to be based on facts. All recommendations should be based on accurate documented findings of facts and all findings and recommendations should be from verifiable sources.
A timeline or chronological narrative is sometimes helpful.
Conclusions must always be based upon facts found during your investigation. If additional resources are needed during the implementation of recommendations then provide options. Having a comprehensive plan in place will allow for the success of your investigation. Success of an investigation is the implementation of viable corrections and their ongoing use.
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. The four rules outlined to emphasize that there are actual WAC rule requirements.
Review the required information that must be provided to L&I: 1- Name of the work place 2- Location of the incident 3- Time and date of the incident 4- Number of fatalities or hospitalized employees 5- Contact person 6- Phone number 7- Brief description of the incident
Bullets will appear upon mouse click. Having a plan in place allows you to document the scene, identify witnesses, and establish a chain of custody for physical evidence.
Having an Accident Investigation Plan in place allows for an organized systematic approach and lends to the appearance of a structured, thought out program.
What is a serious injury? There is no definition in the rule. The employer is left to make that determination. Certainly medical treatment beyond first –aid. Points to discuss with the audience: Did the accident produce an acute or chronic injury, is it recordable on the OSHA 300, what about loss time, restrictions or transfer?
You must allow labor to participate in the investigation. You must keep written records of your investigation.