8.1     Investigation Procedure

The purpose of accident / incident reporting and investigating is to prevent a recurrence of the hazardous condition causing the event. The Workers Compensation Act requires all employers to investigate and report any accident which:

• resulted in injury requiring treatment by a medical practitioner

• resulted in death or critical condition

• involved a major structural failure or collapse

• involved the major release of a toxic or hazardous substance

• was a blasting or diving accident

• did not result in an injury but had the potential for causing serious injury (near miss).

All accidents / incidents with potential of injury or property loss shall be reported to the Site Superintendent immediately. He / she will initiate an investigation. The Contractor is also responsible to conduct an accident / incident investigation and submit it to the Site Superintendent and / or Site Safety Coordinator (See Appendix M). All reports shall be forwarded to the Safety Manager.