This policy outlines the investigation procedures which are to be adopted when any accident, ill health, near miss or dangerous occurrence occurs on the organisation’s premises during the course of any work activity.
It is the policy of this organisation to ensure that, where practicable, accidents or incidence of work-related ill health, dangerous occurrences and near misses will be investigated by suitably trained staff. Accident or incident investigation is not a means of determining fault or apportioning blame.
The purpose of the investigation is:
to ensure that all necessary information in respect of the accident or incident is collated