Management System – H&S Investigations – Part 1
WHAT MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE THE INCIDENT
Before the Investigation
- Create a H&S Management SYSTEM & structure
- Identify, assess & rate the dangers, hazards & risks present [HIRA] [Section 8]
- Provide the necessary safeguards, protection & control measures
- Establish Safe Work Procedures
- Collect supplier Material Safety Data Sheets [MSDS]
- Provide information, instruction & training to employees. [Section 8]
- Appoint Investigator/s [GAR 9]
- Appoint, train & authorise Supervisors [Section 8].
- Implement physical & medical monitoring systems
- Promote the Health & Safety Management SYSTEM [Sec 19 (1)]
- Enforce the policies & procedures
- Take disciplinary action against offenders