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Employer resources for conducting an investigation

Investigation of Accidents and Incidents
A module in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee Foundation Course.

Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Incident Investigation Report, Form 52E40 (PDF 153 KB)
Form for documenting an employer's investigation into a workplace incident. Form is 2 pages; guide to conducting an investigation is 2 pages.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

JOHSC Resource Tool - Conducting an Incident Investigation
Resource tool for joint occupational health and safety committees. Module 3 describes the principles and steps involved in reporting an incident and conducting an investigation. This module also includes two training scenarios. Downloadable tools include an accident investigation form.
Source: Global Health Research Program, University of British Columbia - Funding for the project was provided in part by WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

OSH Answers: Accident Investigation
Series of questions and answers for employers and joint committees on how to conduct an investigation into a workplace accident.
Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Accident Investigation
Overview of basic accident investigation procedures and accident analysis techniques.
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

Fast Facts: How to Investigate an Incident (PDF 160 KB)
Fact sheet (2 pages) outlining seven steps in an investigation.
Source: Public Services Health & Safety Association (formerly Ontario Safety Association for Community & Healthcare)

What does an accident really cost?
A calculator to help employers find the hidden costs of accidents and injuries.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Small Business Safety Calculator
Calculator similar to WorkSafeBC's. It includes different scenarios to help employers calculate the cost of accidents and injuries.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association

Accident and Incident Investigations
Information about how the Vancouver Island Health Authority responds to reported accidents or incidents.
Source: Vancouver Island Health Authority

Incident Investigation
Interactive program with three modules: 1. Introduction and General Responsibilities; 2. Incident Investigation Overview; 3. Incident Investigation Steps.
Source: Work Safe Alberta

Video: Conducting a Workplace Investigation
Video showing a 6-step process for conducting incident investigations: 1. Preparation; 2. Visiting the Scene; 3. Conducting Interviews; 4. Examining Physical Evidence; 5. Analyzing the Evidence; 6. Preparing a Report (9 min. 30 sec.)
Source: SAFE Work Manitoba

Inspectors Human Factors Toolkit
A set of working notes aimed at introducing human factors into site inspections and investigations at major hazard sites. Covers topics such as safety-critical communications, management of fatigue risks, and organizational change. Download the complete toolkit (85 pages) or selected parts.
Source: Health and Safety Executive, UK

Reports and Investigations - Accident Investigation Resources
Guides, manuals, and reports about serious accident investigations as related to wildland firefighting.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center



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