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An unplanned and unexpected

occurrence that may result to
injury or death to a person
and/or damage to properties

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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To establish all facts

To draw conclusion
To make recommendations
To prevent recurrence



Fatal accidents
Accident causing injury or illness
Diseases
Dangerous occurrences
Near miss



Notification
Appointment of investigator or
investigating team
Preparation
Fact finding
Analysis of investigation findings
recommendation
6

Gather as much information as

possible about the accident
Analyze the facts to determine what
the causes were
Make recommendation for
corrective actions to prevent future
accident
Prepare report
Follow-up
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Time

and location

Environment

Physical evidence

Witnesses

Existing record
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Employee record

Equipment

Job or task record

Previous accident investigation
report

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More familiar with the people

involved
Have a better understanding of the
operation
Have a personal stake in accident
investigation
Employees may be willing to speak
more freely
11

Knows all safe work practices/rules

pertaining to his/her job
Accepts responsibility to ensure the
application of safe work practices
Ensure employees are trained and
competent
Consistently enforces safety
regulations
12

Performs daily inspection of

his/her respective works

Reports/corrects unsafe
conditions

Conducts accident investigation

13

Serves as secretary of the safety and

health committee
Acts in advisory capacity on all
matters pertaining to safety and
health
Conducts investigation of accident
as member of safety and health
committee
14

Coordinates all safety and health

programs for the employer and
employees
Conducts safety and health inspections
as member of the committee
Maintains or helps in the maintenance
of efficient accident record system
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Managing the accident scene

Collect the facts
Identifying the witness
 Eye witness
 Ear witness
Interview process
Document the accident
investigation

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Treat the injured

Control remaining hazards

Isolate the site to protect people

Preserve the evidence

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People

Equipment

Materials

Procedure

Work Environment

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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Engineering

Control

Education

Enforcement

Ergonomics

Enthusiasm

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Determine if training is needed

Identify training needs
Identify goals objectives
Develop learning activities
Conduct the training
Evaluate the program effectiveness
Improve program
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A

science of relation between

man and his working
environment

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