Workplace Incident Investigations: Wiser Can Help

The importance of workplace accident investigations

Accidents can and do happen in the workplace. When they do, it’s important to have a professional team on hand to investigate and help identify the root causes. That is where Wiser Environment comes in. We are a team of experienced Health and Safety professionals. We understand how to gather evidence and help businesses take corrective measures against future accidents. Let us help you keep your workplace safe and accident-free.

If an accident does occur in your workplace, don’t hesitate to contact us. We can investigate your incident thoroughly and help you identify the root causes so that you can take corrective measures and prevent future accidents. Contact us today to learn more about our workplace accident investigation services.

Lucien investigating accidents at a WEEE AATF.

Gathering evidence, including photographs and video footage

In order to get an accurate understanding of what happened during a workplace accident, it is crucial that as much evidence as possible is gathered. This could include taking pictures and videos of the scene where the accident occurred, in addition to any other physical pieces of evidence that might explain how the accident took place.

Our health and safety professionals will work with you to secure the site where the accident happened so that nothing gets disturbed or removed. We would also talk to any witnesses who saw what happened – like your employees – to see if they have photographs or video footage from right after the accident occurred.

Conducting interviews of key personnel

One of the most important aspects of any workplace accident investigation is interviewing key personnel. This includes employees who were directly involved in the accident, as well as those who may have witnessed it. By interviewing these individuals, our team can gather valuable information that can help you identify the root causes of your accident.

Our interviews can be conducted in a variety of ways, but it is important to note that they are always conducted in a respectful and confidential manner. On your behalf – we are prepared to ask questions that will help you understand what happened leading up to the accident, what happened during the accident and what happened after the accident. We will also ask about any safety concerns that your employees may have had leading up to the accident.

In short, the goal of our interviews is to gather as much information as possible. With this data, we can locate any possible dangers and take the necessary measures to keep your business safe.

Creating a timeline of events

It is vital to create an accurate timeline of events as soon as possible after a workplace accident happens. This will provide us with crucial details about what happened leading up to the accident, during the accident and afterwards. As mentioned before, eyewitness accounts will be key in completing this timeline correctly. With an account that covers all aspects of the event, we can pinpoint any potential hazards and take steps to prevent them from happening again in your business moving forward.

Reviewing documentation

When investigating a workplace accident, it is important to review all relevant documents. This includes management plans and procedures, risk assessments, work instructions, training records and maintenance plans. Our team will examine your documents to see if they may have played a role in the accident. We will look for any potential hazards that may have been overlooked and take corrective measures.

Not only is it important to have these documents, but they must be accurate and current. We will advise on any updates or changes that might be required to help avoid future accidents.

Clara and Laura gathering evidence of a workplace accident

Our team can help you correspond with the regulator

Maintaining a good relationship with those who regulate you is crucial, and at Wiser Environment, we get that. Our team always conducts themselves professionally and correctly so that interactions are speedy – allowing you to focus on what’s important: running your business.

Upon receiving any correspondence from regulators, we will be the point of contact between you two. Also, all our communication with regulatory bodies will be accurate and current.

Taking steps to stop the problem from happening again

After investigating a workplace accident, implementing measures to prevent a recurrence is key. This includes identifying and documenting any potential hazards that may have led to the accident and taking corrective measures.

Our health and safety professionals will review your past accidents and work with you to establish a plan of prevention for the future. This safety plan may include changes to management procedures, risk assessments, work instructions, training records or maintenance plans. Furthermore, it is crucial that your employees are familiar with the new safety plan and know how they can help prevent accidents in the workplace.

How our workplace incident investigations can benefit your business

Workplace accidents can have a devastating impact on employees and businesses. They can also be costly, both in terms of the financial losses suffered and the time and resources needed to investigate and prevent future accidents. That is where Wiser Environment comes in.

We offer professional workplace incident investigations services that can help you identify the root causes of your accident and take corrective measures to prevent a recurrence. Our team has extensive experience working with critical regulator interactions and management, so we understand the importance of complying with all regulatory requirements.

Contact us today to learn more about our services for workplace accident investigations and how we can help you get back on track.