Reporting Accidents

Question 1

What must you report?

Answer 1

• deaths
• fractures (not fingers or toes)
• amputations
• loss of sight
• crush injuries (head, torso, internal organs)
• severe burns
• unconsciousness
• in hospital more than 24 hours
• over 7 day injury
• injuries to members of public or people not at work
• work related disease
• something that could cause injury

Question 2

How can you reduce risks?

Answer 2

• elimination
• substitution
• safe working procedures
• training, instruction and supervision
• personal and respiratory protective equipment (PPE/RPE)