Process 4 Accident Incident or Near Miss Management Plan

Accident, Incident and Near Miss Management

Global Light Ltd, as an employer, has a duty to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety and welfare at work of all its employees (including sub contractors

In case of an accident, Incident or near miss has been reported by a Global Light Ltd Engineer or subcontractor the report must be documented appropriately by the Global Light Ltd Office Manager or suitably qualified person

If the Accident, Incident has been dealt with the Global Light Ltd office manager must collate all information relating to the situation and if required report to the HSE providing copies of all documentation and photographs concerning the accident/incident

In the case of a situation that has not been dealt with the Global Light office manager must check the following;

Are first aiders/emergency services required/in attendance – if not gather details of the accident/incident and call for assistance without delay

Global Light Ltd office manager will advise next of kin if required

The Global Light Ltd office manager must inform the Global Light Ltd MD of any accidents, incidents, near misses or reported hazards when they arise

The Global Light Ltd office manager must ensure that the accident, incident reporting forms are completed within 24 hours and conduct an investigation into the situation within 7 days

Global Light Ltd office manager will liaise with the site owner/representative for updates on actions if required / taken

All reported Accidents, Incidents, Near Misses and hazards will be recorded and investigated and where required preventative actions initiated. GL Form No 18 refers

Personal information gathered will be kept by the office manager in a lockable file

The investigation must include details of all persons involved, what happened, when it happened, how it was dealt with and any resulting actions required or implemented. The investigation should also include details of witnesses. The information must be gathered as soon as possible after the event with supporting photographs if possible. Initial investigation will be made by the Office Manager, Elaine Austin, however, input may be required from other sources i.e. H&S Representative, On scene First Aider(s) etc

Types of reportable incidents to the HSE

Deaths and injuries

the accident is

it results in an injury of a type which is reportable

Types of reportable injury

The death of any person

All deaths to workers and non-workers, with the exception of suicides, must be reported if they arise from a work-related accident, including an act of physical violence to a worker

Specified injuries to workers

fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes

amputations

any injury likely to lead to permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight

any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs

covers more than 10% of the body

causes significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs

any scalping requiring hospital treatment

any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia

leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness

requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours

For further guidance on is available

Over-seven-day incapacitation of a worker

Accidents must be reported where they result in an employee or self-employed person being away from work, or unable to perform their normal work duties, for more than seven consecutive days as the result of their injury. This seven day period does not include the day of the accident, but does include weekends and rest days. The report must be made within 15 days of the accident

Over-three-day incapacitation

Accidents must be recorded, but not reported where they result in a worker being incapacitated for more than three consecutive days. If you are an employer, who must keep an accident book under the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979, that record will be enough

Non fatal accidents to non-workers (eg members of the public)

Accidents to members of the public or others who are not at work must be reported if they result in an injury and the person is taken directly from the scene of the accident to hospital for treatment to that injury. Examinations and diagnostic tests do not constitute 'treatment' in such circumstances

There is no need to report incidents where people are taken to hospital purely as a precaution when no injury is apparent

If the accident occurred at a hospital, the report only needs to be made if the injury is a '' (see above)

Occupational diseases

carpal tunnel syndrome;

severe cramp of the hand or forearm;

occupational dermatitis;

hand-arm vibration syndrome;

occupational asthma;

tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm;

any occupational cancer;

any disease attributed to an occupational exposure to a biological agent

Further guidance on is available

Dangerous occurrences

the collapse, overturning or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment;

plant or equipment coming into contact with overhead power lines;

the accidental release of any substance which could cause injury to any person

Further guidance on these is available

Additional categories of dangerous occurrences apply to and relevant transport systems ( etc)

Gas incidents

Distributors, fillers, importers & suppliers of flammable gas must report incidents where someone has died, lost consciousness, or been taken to hospital for treatment to an injury arising in connection with that gas. Such incidents should be reported using the

an accidental leakage of gas;

incomplete combustion of gas or;

inadequate removal of products of the combustion of gas

Unsafe gas appliances and fittings should be reported using the

GL Form 018 – Accident, Incident – Hazard Report