Incident Reporting-On the job Tool Box Talks

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(NOTE: Incident investigation – CSC Class - November 14th  - 7:30-11:30
Effective January 1, 2015, companies will have to report incidents to OSHA if they meet certain criteria. This class will discuss the new regulations and how conduct and investigation that meets the criteria that OSHA would look for in deciding whether to inspect or not inspect your facility or construction site.)

The health and safety of our  employees is a top priority.  It is everyone’s responsibility to help prevent injuries and report all incidents immediately so that the same thing does not happen again.

When an incident does occur, you must report it to your foreman immediately and no later than the end of the work day.  An employee statement form must be filled out so that the details of the incident can be investigated. It is important to learn what actions must be taken to prevent the accident from happening again.  Your foreman has all the necessary forms for conducting an investigation.  This process is not to place blame on the employee or foreman.  It is to find the “root” cause of the incident.

No matter how small the incident may seem, it should be reported to your foreman.  Your foreman will decide what to do next.

The following items should always be immediately reported to your foreman:
1.   An injury to any employee, subcontractor, client representative, or private citizen, even if the injury does not require medical attention.
2.   An injury to a member of the public occurring on a work site possibly resulting from our activity or involving property, equipment, or resource
3.   Illness resulting from suspected chemical exposure
4.   Chronic or re-occurring conditions such as back pain or cumulative trauma disorders
5.   Fire or explosion
6.   Any  vehicle accidents occurring on site, while traveling to or from client locations, or with any company-owned or leased vehicle
7.   Property damage resulting from any activity
8.   Structural collapse or potential structural hazards
9.   Unexpected release or imminent release of a hazardous material
10.  Unexpected chemical exposures to workers or the public
11.  A safety related complaint from the public regarding our activities
12.  Any other significant occurrence that could impact safety - WHEN IN DOUBT, REPORT IT!

From: Assurance Agency