Accident Procedures
Copyright 2019 J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Introduction
It’s hard to imagine a
day at work being any
worse than being
involved in an accident.
That’s why it’s
important to have a
solid understanding of
the procedures you
need to follow.
Objectives:
• Discuss the specific
procedures to follow after
an accident occurs
• Explain what do to once
allowed to leave the
scene of an accident
When an Accident Occurs
What is an Accident:
• Involves a fatality
• Causes an injury
serious enough to
require immediate
medical treatment
away from the scene
• Requires a vehicle to be
towed from the scene
After an Accident:
 Stop
 Warn
 Check for Injuries
Get Vehicle far off
road and then:
 Shut off the engine
 Turn on your four-way
flashers
 Set the emergency brake
 Check yourself for
injuries
Warning Devices:
 Act quickly (10 minutes)
 Certain hazardous loads only
allow bidirectional triangles
 Wear reflective vest
 Location
 Visibility obstructions
 Follow placement guidelines
 Check cargo for damage
Check for Injuries:
 Provide injured person(s) with
“reasonable assistance” (call for
medical help and keep them
warm and dry)
 Move injured person(s) only
when in immediate danger
 Administer first aid (if trained)
 Step aside as soon as a qualified
responder arrives
Contact Law
Enforcement:
 Provide exact location
of the accident
 Number of injured
persons and the severity
of their injuries
 The extent of any vehicle
or property damage
 Give your contact
information
Document the Incident:
 Record information
 Use accident report kit, if
provided by your company
Details:
 Date, time, and location
 Who was involved
 Any injuries or fatalities
 Description of event
 Vehicle or property damage
 Any hazardous material released
(other than fuel)
 Witness information
 Sketch/diagram the accident
scene
Photos:
 All sides of any involved
vehicles
 Skid marks
 Road debris
 The entire accident
scene
Notify Your Company:
 Provide key information
 Give facts as included in
documentation
 Follow company policies
 Follow instructions, next
steps
After an Accident
Ask yourself:
 Have I gathered as much detail
about the accident as I could?
 Am I physically and mentally
ready to get back on the road?
Required Post Accident
Alcohol/Drug Tests:
 DOT prohibits alcohol within 8
hours of accident, if test not
yet administered
 Drug use prohibited at all times
 Drug test post-accident
administered up to 32 hours
after accident
Summary
You should now be able to:
• Discuss the specific
procedures to follow after
an accident occurs
• Explain what do to once
allowed to leave the scene
of an accident
Copyright 2019 J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.