In this free webcast will discuss training in general, with a strong focus on: Challenges employers are facing, Best Practices that can be implemented, and Current trends in training that others are finding effective
Accident Investigations: Finding and eliminating root causes
Accidents don’t just happen. Something causes them, and usually more than one thing. An investigation should identify those causes, but the cause of an accident is not the same as the cause of an injury. Injuries may be caused by over-exertion, falls, and being struck by objects. Factors that caused the accident, however, are more complex. For example, a wet floor may cause a fall, but determining why the floor was wet and why the hazard wasn’t addressed gets at the root causes.
An accident or near-miss investigation should not stop upon finding an obvious cause; it should continue until all underlying factors are identified. If those root causes are not identified and addressed, they will continue to generate accidents. Effectively addressing the root causes should help prevent recurrence, which translates to fewer injuries.
Injury & Illness Recordkeeping Wrap Up: Guidance to year-end reporting
Question: How do you count the days away for an employee who was injured at the end of the year and is still away from work when you fill out the Summary?
Answer: You estimate the days away the employee will need for the Summary and fill in the actual day count on the Log when it is known.
This webcast will cover important end-of-year recordkeeping matters, including:
Reviewing the OSHA 300 Log for accuracy,
Filling out and posting the 300A Summary,
Submitting summary data to OSHA, and
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