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What is an accident?
An unexpected event that results in injury, illness or property damage.
When is the preliminary investigation due?
Must be reported within 48 Hours
When in general, should events be investigated and analyzed?
As soon as possible but no later than 24 hours from the time the event occurred.
What is an incident?
Any unexpected event that does not result in serious losses or injury.
What is the fourth stage of a WCB investigation?
Final corrective actions
What are two of the hierarchy of controls when considering corrective actions?
Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE
What is a near miss?
An event in which there was no injury or property damage but where the potential for serious consequences exist.
What is considered a serious injury?
Serious injuries are those that are life-threatening or could cause permanent injury. They include traumatic injuries such as major fractures, amputations, and serious burns.
What is the first step when an event occurs?
Report the incident occurrence to a designated person within the organization and immediately;
Provide first aid and medical care to injured person(s) and prevent further injuries or damage.
What is at least one example of property damage?
Vandalism
Fire / Flood
Racking damage
Product Damage
What is at least one event that is required to be reported to WCB?
serious injury or death on the job.
major structural failure or collapse of a building.
major release of a hazardous substance.
fire or explosion that had potential for causing **serious injury to a worker
What is the primary objective of an investigation?
Is to uncover the contributing root causes and implement corrective actions – not to establish who is to blame.
What is at least one example of a consequence?
Fatality
Major Injury/Illness
Serious Injury/Illness
Minor Injury/Illness
Damage Only
What does WCB stand for?
Workers Compensation Board
What is the main question to ask when conducting an investigation?
WHY?