Supervisors should investigate all accidents. The results of each investigation should be reported on a standard company form. Appropriate steps should be taken to prevent recurrence. Accident reports highlight problem areas. Through the use of good reports, accident patterns can be detected and resources directed toward prevention.
Accident reports make excellent training tools.
The cause and effect of accidents can be reviewed at safety meetings. Employee Information-Name, address, social security number, sex, marital status, occupation, and date of birth. Worksite Information-Address of jobsite, employee occupation, weather conditions. Diagrams should be included. Eyewitnesses-Names of eyewitnesses and their independent statements.