Accident Investigations
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Workplace Incident Cost Calculator
http://worksafebcmedia.com/media/calculators_html5/wicc/index.html
This calculator, developed by WorkSafe BC, uses sample incident and injury scenarios to show why a safe workplace is good business.
Source: WorkSafe BC
Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet: Post-incident drug and alcohol testing
http://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs70.pdf
This fact sheet clarifies confusion that may exist about Oregon OSHA's rules prohibiting retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries, and employer drug testing policies.
Source: Oregon OSHA
WorkSafe BC Accident Investigation Porta
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/incident-investigations
Investigation reports, slide shows, and more about WorkSafeBC accident investigations, plus information about how to conduct an employer's investigation
Source: WorkSafe BC
OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Accident Investigation
https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/products/topics/incidentinvestigation/index.html
Investigating a worksite incident— a fatality, injury, illness, or close call— provides employers and workers the opportunity to identify hazards in their operations and shortcomings in their safety and health programs. Most importantly, it enables employers and workers to identify and implement the corrective actions necessary to prevent future incidents.
Source: OSHA
Moving forward: Helping workers cope after they witness a serious incident
This November 2015 article is provided by the National Safety Council's Safety and Health publication.
Source: NSC
Oregon OSHA Fact Sheet Plus: Recording and posting work-related incidents
http://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/factsheets/fs24a.pdf
This Oregon OSHA Fact sheet describes requirements for companies on reporting and posting work-related incidents.
Source: Oregon OSHA
Oregon OSHA Reporting Requirements for Employers
http://osha.oregon.gov/OSHAPubs/5009.pdf
This pocket-sized card outlines the Oregon OSHA reporting requirements for 2016.
Source: Oregon OSHA