OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANUAL
7.
Section 7 – OH&S Reporting and Investigation
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02
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Issue Date:
12 January 1999
Authorised by: Marjorie Dickenson
OH&S REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
All work-related injuries at SimuLab MUST be reported on the SimuLab workplace
injury/illness/incident report form and reported to the Human Resources Manager within 48 hours
of occurrence.
Any lost time injury MUST be reported to the Human Resources Manager
within 24 hours of occurrence.
7.1.
Injury/Illness/Incident Reporting
7.1.1.
Incidents
These are events that might have resulted in injury, but did not. A good example of this is a
chemical spill or fire, which resulted in no injury and minor damage. In general these point to
the likely occurrence of an accident in the near future unless appropriate risk assessment
and control measures are implemented as soon as possible.
All incidents should be reported using the SimuLab form 05-100, Injury/Illness/Incident
Report. Additionally all incidents need to be investigated so that corrective action can be
implemented to reduce the possibility of a reoccurrence or injury. Investigations should be
undertaken according to the SimuLab Risk Management Policy and the SimuLab Accident
Investigation Guidelines. Accident investigations are completed using the SimuLab form 05101, Accident – Incident Investigation, then forwarded to the Human Resources Manager.
Ensure that:
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Any hazards identified in the investigation process are logged in the Risk Register.
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Information about the hazard is communicated to other sections who may face similar
hazards.
7.1.2.
Injury and Illness Reports
Responses to injury and illness depend upon severity. In general the following process
should be followed:
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Request the assistance of the First Aid Officer.
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If a First Aid Officer is unavailable for a serious injury, call the ambulance or qualified
medical personnel.
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Complete a SimuLab form 05-100, Injury/Illness/Incident Report.
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If the injured person is a SimuLab employee they should be provided (by their
supervisor) with a Workers Compensation Package (available from the Human
Resources Manager).
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If the injury results in lost time for the employee, or is serious in nature, the Human
Resources Manager should be notified immediately (as they will be obliged to notify
WorkCover).
Ensure that:
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A risk assessment is conducted and reported using Simulab Risk Assessment Form
05-108.
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Identified risks are placed in the risk register, any identified risks are communicated to
others in the workplace.
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