Accident Investigations

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Jul 23, 2018

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

May 16, 2017

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

Jan 26, 2017

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

Jan 22, 2017

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

Dec 01, 2016