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Accident Investigation

Summary
The primary reason for the investigation of workplace accidents is to prevent the reoccurrence of similar incidents by introducing effective control measures, it also forms an essential part of any effective safety management system.

In addition to the moral obligations of preventing accidents in the workplace there are also the legal implications. The collation of the facts surrounding any accident is essential if you are to defend any claims on your employers or public liability insurances.

If effective accident investigations are being conducted and suitable control measures are put in place the following figures may not be quite so alarming:
estimated annual cost to society through accidents and ill health is £11 to £16 billion The estimated annual cost to society through accidents and ill health is £11 to £16 billion.
25 million working days are lost annually Over 25 million working days are lost annually.
25000 people are forced to give up work through injury 25000 people are forced to give up work through injury and disease every year.
Uninsured losses amount to £315 per employee Uninsured losses amount to an average of £315 per employee.
accidents account for 37% of profits In one company it was proven that accidents accounted for 37% of their profits.

It is also worth considering that a consultation document has been produced by the Health & Safety Commission proposing a new duty to investigate accidents, dangerous occurrences and diseases.

The service provided by Medway Safety Ltd is highly responsive, as speed is of great importance when investigating accidents within the workplace; therefore we provide a round-the-clock service for our clients.
Our accident investigation service includes the following:
On-site investigation On-site investigation,
Taking of witness statements Taking of witness statements,
Gathering of evidence, measurements, photographs Gathering of evidence, measurements, photographs etc,
Collation of supporting documentation Collation of supporting documentation,
Preparation of Report Preparation of Report,
Identification of primary and secondary causation Identification of primary and secondary causation,
Completion of statutory documentation Completion of statutory documentation,
Liaison with internal and external agencies Liaison with internal and external agencies,
Recommendations to prevent recurrence Recommendations to prevent recurrence,
Please telephone for an informal discussion concerning your requirements