Accident Investigation
Yesterday we discussed accidents in general. Today, we'll focus specifically on the importance of accident investigation in the workplace.
Thousands of accidents occur throughout this country everyday. The failure of people, equipment, supplies, or surroundings to behave or react as expected causes most of them. Accident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. By using the information gained through an investigation, a similar, or perhaps more disastrous, accident may be prevented. It is important to conduct accident investigations with PREVENTION in mind, not just to take down facts and turn them into your administration.
See our Accident Investigation Safety Training Programs, Posters, and Materials!
An unfortunate by-product of running a business, especially with any type of heavy machinery is that there is bound to be an accident. It is at this point that learning why the accident occured so there is not a repeat is paramount. That is why it is vital to conduct a thorough Accident Investigation. We have OSHA Safety Training Products to do just this. Our training products on "Accident Investigation" show employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlight how important it is for employees to fully cooperate with any inquiry. They also point out that while an investigation's focus is to determine the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again. Topics covered include accident investigation, learning about the root cause, the importance of investigative interviews and much more. With booklets, posters and games, learning doesn't have to be a snooze!
"Accidents will happen". We have all heard that statement before. Unfortunately, sometimes it is true. In spite of our best efforts, things occasionally do go wrong. While many accidents seem to happen for obvious reasons, there may be things that contribute to an accident which are not always apparent. That is why it is vital to conduct a thorough Accident Investigation.
Our training products on "Accident Investigation" show employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlight how important it is for employees to fully cooperate with any inquiry. They also point out that while an investigation's focus is to determine the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again. The topics covered in the products include:
DID YOU KNOW? There is an abundance of OSHA training materials in book and CD form that can be used by employers and employees alike to make sure they are up to date on the safety standards and regulations that pertain to their industry and job. Also there are alot of other type of materials such as safety posters and games that can be used to make sure that employees and even employers know how and what safety regulations need to be followed. Safety posters can be generally informative of regulations that can pertain to their specific job and/or industry or can direct employees where to find safety items such as emergency showers and flushing stations. Keep up to date and informed!
See our Accident Investigation Safety Training Programs, Posters, and Materials!- The goals of an accident investigation. - Securing an accident scene. - "Root-cause" analysis. - The importance of investigative interviews. - Assisting in an accident investigation. - Reporting the "near misses". - The role of policies, equipment and training on accident prevention. - and more.
DID YOU KNOW? There is an abundance of OSHA training materials in book and CD form that can be used by employers and employees alike to make sure they are up to date on the safety standards and regulations that pertain to their industry and job. Also there are alot of other type of materials such as safety posters and games that can be used to make sure that employees and even employers know how and what safety regulations need to be followed. Safety posters can be generally informative of regulations that can pertain to their specific job and/or industry or can direct employees where to find safety items such as emergency showers and flushing stations. Keep up to date and informed!