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Document ID (ISN)112576
CIS number 12-0098
Year 2011
Convention or series no. Direction 10.2
Title Learning the lessons - How to respond to deaths at work and other serious incidents
Bibliographic information Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, The Grange, Highfield Drive, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1NN, United Kingdom, Feb. 2011. 21p. Illus. Bibl.ref.
Internet access Learning_the_lessons_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in English]
Abstract This guide aims to help organizations respond to hazardous events such as accidents, work-related violence and other dangerous occurrences. Contents: need for internal investigations; preparing and planning the response to hazardous events; initial response; internal investigations; competent investigators; how to avoid common failings in investigations; good practice in investigation reporting.
Descriptors (primary) analysis of accident causes; major hazards; accident investigation; dangerous occurrences; fatalities
Descriptors (secondary) United Kingdom; shock following injury; safety guides; report on investigation; notification of occupational accidents; glossary
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Safety organization and training
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Accident investigation