Newsletter
April 2010

Accident Investigation Solutions
April 2010
 
 

Incident Investigation -- Tips, Techniques & Trivia    

 

A bit of a slow news month here so I've been using my time to work on my Investigation Basics Webinar. Thanks to those that provided feedback, and in a month or so I will be asking you to take part in the first pilot of this program.

On a personal note, the good looking guy in the photo with the Stanley Cup is my son, Sgt. Chris Short (RCMP). The photo was taken last month in a Hercules aircraft enroute to Kandahar. Chris was on leave and was returning to Kandahar where he is mentoring members of the Afghanistan police and army. The cartoon is "Flat Stanley" who belongs to my grand daughter and Flat Stanley is on tour as well. Chris joined the family business (RCMP) twelve years ago and has consistently resisted the opportunity to join me in my current business.


Jeff

   

Workplace Accident Readiness Checklist

  • Written investigation policy and procedures exist and are reviewed annually.

  • Accident response plans are in place for each work site.

  • Management is aware of what accidents are reportable to government.

  • All employees know how and what type of incident/accident to report internally.

  • Employees know who is responsible to manage the accident scene.

  • Key employees are trained in accident investigation, analysis and interviewing.

  • Procedures exist to preserve the accident scene and protect evidence.

  • Investigation kits with camera, tape measure and barricade tape etc. are available.

  • An accident report form exists that ensures direct, indirect and root causes are documented.

  • Corrective actions from previous investigations have been implemented.

  • Management reviews all accident reports and provides feedback.


Safety Creed

I found this years ago when cleaning out a filing cabinet and it still pops up from time in posters, articles and the occasional safety officer's wall.

Click on the link to print a full size copy.

Investigation Kit

Kit Details (pdf article)

Pricing and Ordering Information

 

 


E-Learning Programs

My E-Learning programs are available without cost to newsletter subscribers. Each takes about an hour to complete.

Incident Investigation
The Incident Investigation program provides an overview or introduction to the process.

Collision Scene Management
The Collision Scene Management session would benefit drivers who may have to gather collision scene evidence.

Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act

Convictions - Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act

Charges - Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act



 

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