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What are accident and incident investigation?
These investigations help identify the causes of workplace accidents or near misses, uncovering key factors to prevent future occurrences. They ensure safety improvements and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Why do You Need them?
Accident and incident investigations are essential for maintaining a safe work environment, identifying hazards, and fulfilling legal obligations. They help organizations prevent future incidents and protect their workforce.
Benefits of a Accident & Incident Investigation
Cause Identification and Mitigation
Accident and incident investigations help pinpoint the root causes of workplace incidents, whether human error, equipment failure, or unsafe practices. By identifying these causes, actionable steps can be taken to mitigate or eliminate the risks, ensuring that similar incidents are less likely to occur in the future.
Cost Reduction and Efficiency
By identifying the factors that lead to accidents, investigations help reduce financial losses related to workplace injuries, damaged equipment, and operational downtime. A robust investigation process not only protects employees but also improves overall business efficiency by reducing preventable incidents.
Employee Safety and Wellbeing
Investigating accidents and incidents allows employers to take immediate corrective actions, protecting employees from future harm. Understanding the circumstances of an incident helps create a safer environment and boosts employee confidence in workplace safety protocols.
Continuous Safety Improvements
Accident and incident investigations provide valuable data that can be used to drive continuous safety improvements. Regularly analyzing incidents ensures that safety protocols evolve based on real-life scenarios, fostering a proactive safety culture within the organization.
Did you know?
Under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers must control, monitor, and review preventive measures from risk assessments. This can include investigating accidents as part of those safety measures.
How we can help
Tailored Investigation Approach
We customize accident and incident investigations to fit your unique business needs, ensuring that any investigation aligns with your operational and compliance requirements.
Proactive Solutions
Our investigation services don’t just address past incidents; we use the latest tools and methods to predict and prevent future risks, keeping your business ahead of potential safety challenges.
Customer-centric approach
Your business comes first. Our investigations are designed to minimize disruption while delivering insights that help you maintain a safe and compliant working environment.
Expert Support Throughout
From identifying root causes to corrective actions, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of the investigation process, ensuring no critical detail is overlooked.
Continuous Improvement Focus
We ensure that every investigation leads to actionable insights, enabling your business to refine and enhance its safety protocols to meet evolving industry standards..
Future-Ready Safety Strategies
We not only address current safety issues but also provide long-term strategies to help prevent future incidents, safeguarding your operations for years to come.
Identifying the Causes for Accidents
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What is the difference between a Hazard and a Risk?Hazard: Something with the potential to cause harm (e.g., chemicals, electricity, working from heights). Risk: The likelihood of that harm actually occurring, considering current safety measures and the potential impact on people.
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Do I need a Risk Assessment for my workplace?Yes, you have a legal duty to assess the risks to the health and safety of your employees (and risks to the health and safety of persons not in your employment) to which they are exposed while they are at work. (HSE, 2024)
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Who should create or review our risk assessment?A competent person should conduct the risk assessment. This person should have the skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the task and an understanding of the associated legislative requirements. Their expertise should enable them to identify potential hazards, evaluate risks and recommend control measures to mitigate those risks effectively.
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When should a risk assessments be reviewed?Risk assessments should be reviewed: Regularly (typically annually, but may vary based on risk level) Following changes in process, personnel, equipment or environment After any incident or near miss, to ensure additional risks are addressed
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How should Risk Assessment findings be documented?Risk assessments can be documented on paper or electronically. It’s essential to communicate the findings to all relevant employees to ensure they understand the risks and control measures. Electronic documents are environmentally friendly and can be easily updated.