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Accident Procedure RIDDOR First Aid

Causes of accidents and ill health What do you think causes accidents or ill health at work?

Some examples Poor design and structure of buildings or equipment such as bad lighting Bad housekeeping standards Playing practical jokes Ignoring rules and taking shortcuts Not using the correct PPE Drug or alcohol abuse Poor/no training

Most Frequent Lab Accidents Splashes/Spills Needlesticks/Cuts        Back injuries Explosions      Fires      Exothermic reactions Toxic fumes      Mouth pipetting Animal bites/Scratches

PROCEDURES FOLLOWED IF ACCIDENT OCCURS Depends on scale of accident/incident Near miss Minor incident Major incident Fatal incident

Near misses/minor injuries Should near misses/minor injuries be reported/recorded? It could prevent an injury at a later date It could ensure a safer method is put in place A seemingly minor injury might be serious in the long term Keep a log of near misses/minor accidents http://www.safetyposters365.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/A_near_miss_coul_51693dbe5b3da.jpg

First Aid at Work The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Requires assessment of first aid needs Minimum requirements A suitably stocked first aid box An appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements (e.g. restocking) – does not have to be a first aider

The appointed person looks after first aid equipment – may or may not be first aider

FIRST AIDER First aider Undergone approved training First aid at work certificate is current Care given by first aider may make difference to recovery Employees should know what first aid is available to them

An accident occurs! Assess the situation – stop, look and think – do not endanger yourself further endanger injured person Call for assistance – first aider Do not move casualty unless necessary If trained, apply first aid More serious? – call emergency services Make a record e.g. accident book

MINOR INJURIES REPORTED? Should minor injuries be reported/recorded? It could prevent a more serious injury at a later date It could also ensure a safer method is put in place

Why make a record? Consequences of accident may not be immediately apparent Investigation of minor incidents can lead to change and prevention of more serious incidents A serious incident will be investigated by the HSE who will need an accurate record of what happened

HSE NEED DETAILS When? Where? Who? What? ? Pictures/sketches Eyewitness testimony

RIDDOR Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) Serious accidents/incidents must be reported to the HSE i.e. accidents/incidents that could or did result in death or injury certain diseases

How soon to NOTIFY hse? Death, specified injuries, serious injury, injury to non-worker or dangerous occurrence – notify ASAP (report must be received within 10 days) Injury resulting in 7 or more days off work – notify within 15 days Occupational disease – as soon as diagnosis is received

REPORTABLE DISEASES 8 categories carpal tunnel syndrome severe cramp of the hand or forearm occupational dermatitis hand-arm vibration syndrome occupational asthma tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm any occupational cancer any disease attributed to an occupational exposure to a biological agent

REPORTABLE INJURIES Deaths The list of ‘specified injuries’ in RIDDOR 2013 (regulation 4) includes: a fracture, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes amputation of an arm, hand, finger, thumb, leg, foot or toe permanent loss of sight or reduction of sight crush injuries leading to internal organ damage serious burns (covering more than 10% of the body, or damaging the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs)

Cont’d scalpings (separation of skin from the head) which require hospital treatment unconsciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space, which leads to hypothermia, heat-induced illness or requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours.

REPORTABLE DANGEROUS OCCURANCES The collapse, overturning or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment Plant or equipment coming into contact with overhead power lines Explosions or fires causing work to be stopped for more than 24 hours

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WHAT TO DO??!! Assess the situation Ensure electricity is switched of at mains Call for assistance If trained, apply first aid Fill in accident book