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A Guide to the Investigation and Reporting of Hazardous Occurrences

Hazardous occurrence investigation and reporting are a vital part of every work place health and safety program. In conducting an effective investigation, attention is paid to the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved. The methods of notification, investigation, analysis and reporting of major and minor hazardous occurrences must lead to corrective actions that prevent or reduce the number of hazardous occurrences.

This publication examines these topics to help those who share responsibility for the investigation of hazardous occurrences.

The investigation and analysis of all hazardous occurrences are an effective way of preventing accidents in the work place. The investigation and analysis should produce information that leads to corrective actions that prevent or reduce the number of hazardous occurrences.

An effective health and safety program prevents and eventually eliminates hazardous occurrences and encourages employees to bring potential hazards in the work place to the attention of supervisors. Hazards thus discovered and reported can be corrected or reduced immediately. If immediate correction is impossible, exposed workers can at least be protected.

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© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2007

Cat. No.: HS24-33/2007
ISBN: 978-0-662-49822-3

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Date Modified:
2012-03-14