How to investigate an accident or incident

Each year around 600 accidents or incidents lead to prosecution by the HSE, with about 100 more being prosecuted by local authorities. Personal injury claims are over double this number.

Some lead contractors operate a “3 strikes and you’re out” policy on their subcontractors regarding health & safety issues, so preventing future accidents could be vital to your business, not to mention the moral and legal issues. (more…)

By: Dee Newton
Date: August 22, 2018

Topics: accidents, Investigate

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