ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BASICS. Definitions: Can you define these? Incident Accident Accident investigation.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BASICS

Definitions:

Can you define these?Incident AccidentAccident investigation

What is an Incident?

UNPLANNEDUNWANTED Disrupts the work processHas the POTENTIAL of

resulting in injury, harm or damage to persons or property

What is an Accident?

UNPLANNEDUNWANTEDCONTROLLABLE eventDisrupts the work process Causes injury to people or

property damage.

What is Accident Investigation?

An in-depth evaluation of what happened.

An in-depth evaluation of why it happened.

Determination of what to do to prevent recurrence of this type accident.

“The Tip of the Iceberg”

•Accidents or injuries are the tip of the iceberg.

•Investigate incidents since they are potential “accidents in progress”

Accidents

Incidents

Accident Pyramid

Hazardous conditions and/or acts

Close calls, incidents

Minor injuries, accidents

Severe Injuries

Fatalities

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Why Investigate?

Prevent future incidents. Identify and eliminate hazards. Expose deficiencies in process

and/or equipment.You lose money when work stops. Maintain worker morale.

How to Investigate

•Investigate all incidents and

accidents immediately•Collect facts•Interview witnesses•Write a report

What to Expect After an Accident

If you are injured on the job, the following steps will be taken:

Notify your supervisor immediately.

Write down in your own words exactly what happened.

Get medical treatment firstComplete First Report of

InjuryDo not assure medical

providers invoices will be paid. Tell them to call your carrier.

What to Expect After an Accident

What to Expect After an AccidentSave receiptsNon-emergency care must be

approved About two days after the claim is

reported, you will receive a letter from the insurance carrier

If you are off over 7 days, you will receive a letter from our insurance company explaining your indemnity

You are not paid for the first 7 days unless you are off over 6 weeks

What to Expect After an Accident

What to Expect After an AccidentTell your doctor and pharmacy

they need to bill our insurance carrier directly

When you are cleared to return to work, you must notify us and our insurance carrier immediately

Always Remember

It is unlawful and fraud to report injuries that are not legitimate in

nature.