Management System – H&S Investigations – Part 1

Management System – H&S Investigations – Part 1

WHAT MUST BE IN PLACE BEFORE THE INCIDENT

by TRACEY-LEE BLIGNAUT | INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

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