Incident & Emergency Accident Procedure Policy The aim of this procedure is to provide a uniform control mechanism when an emergency event, accident or incident occurs. It covers: Preparedness and training Managing the incident during and following the accident or emergency Incident notification, investigation & recording Definitions Emergency - An Emergency is any incident that has caused or has the potential to cause death or serious injury to employees or the public. Accident - An Accident is any incident that has caused an injury of any type to the employees or the public. Notifiable Incident - An incident that is reported to the Regulator, Work Safe Training and preparedness The Aus Labour & Recruitment Pty Ltd representative is to ensure the workplace is safe and relevant emergency/incident procedures are in place. The host employer is responsible for ensuring all employees have the opportunity to be trained and be prepared in the event of an incident occurring. Prior to commencement of work, an employee will be made aware of the following: Details of first aid officer Clear listing at the site of the appropriate emergency numbers Locality of nearest medical clinic & nearest hospital Where the evacuation point shall be in case of an emergency that requires an evacuation of the site Who is the responsible for calling for assistance Managing the incident All incidents will be managed during their developments through to the completion when the situation is safe. Where the initial incident occurs on the worksite under the control of a host employer, then the host employer shall manage the incident until emergency response professionals arrive at the emergency location.
Aus Labour & Recruitment Pty Ltd will utilise the incident work instruction s.a.f.e to manage the incident. S.a.f.e includes Stop the danger Aid the injured Fast notification of emergency services Emotional condition of the injured persons Incident notification NOTIFIABLE INCIDENT the death of a person a serious injury or illness, or a dangerous incident arising out of the conduct of a business or undertaking at a workplace. Notifiable incidents may relate to any person whether an employee, contractor or member of the public. Serious injury or illness Only the most serious health or safety incidents are notifiable, and only if they are workrelated. They trigger requirements to preserve the incident site pending further direction from the regulator. All employees should understand the reporting requirements for any type of incident, for the site they are working on. It is normally the responsibility of the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) or their delegate that reports a notifiable incident to the Regulator. All incidents are to be reported to the host site representative and to your Aus Labour Manager. The completion of an Incident Form maybe required by either party. The Manager of Aus Labour & Recruitment shall maintain records of all reported accidents & incidents. Investigation and recording All incidents that require notification to the Regulator, Work Safe Tasmania must be investigated as soon as possible using the standard reporting form. The standard form is kept within the accident incident report book and is available for the Work Safe Inspectors. Minor incidents/accidents that do not require notification to Work Safe Tasmania must still be investigated and recorded. For larger companies the foreman or construction manager may record all incidents/accidents on site and then give a copy to the manager to investigate and record. A significant part of the investigation is to recommend changes and improvement to try and eliminate the incident/accident from occurring again.
Initial action When an incident/accident occurs the initial actions that are taken are important as they will impact or potentially impact upon: The injured person and their immediate needs Make the site safe, if required Other workers Bystanders You Your organisation And may well determine a number of outcomes in regard to human, financial and legal matters. It is essential that there is a clear understanding of the procedure that is to be followed immediately after an incident/accident. Assess the situation The construction manager / foreman taking charge of an incident/accident situation will find the following order of events helpful; S A F E S stop the danger aid the injured fast notification of the emergency services emotional condition of the injured worker(s) / bystanders stop the danger The first priority following any workplace incident/accident is to assess the situation and to protect yourself, ensure others are not at risk and then attend to any injured workers. I.e. Switch off any electrical appliances Turn off ignition (crashed cars) Keep people away from any fallen power lines Ensure no-one is smoking In road traffic accident situations, safely position onlookers/ve hicles to warn oncoming traffic Remember it is most important that the rescuers/helpers do not put themselves in danger and therefore compound the incident. A Aid the injured Depending on the situation, administer immediate first aid to the injured if required. If necessary, call for qualified first aiders and send immediately for an ambulance (see section how to call an ambulance ). Actions to be taken while waiting for qualified help arrive 1. Reassure the injured person that help is on the way
2. Make them as comfortable as possible 3. Cover with a light coat/blanket 4. Ensure that no drink/food/cigarettes are given 5. It may be necessary for the construction manager/ foreman to clear and secure the accident scene of any unnecessary onlookers to ensure privacy of the injured person and to give the medical services room to work 6. Do not move the injured person from the accident scene unless the situation is putting them in further danger e.g. smoke filled room If the injured person must be moved keep in mind the possibility of spinal injuries - keep their spine as straight as possible, special care should be taken to keep the neck straight. To protect both you and the injured person from blood borne infections endeavour to avoid all contact with blood. Unconscious person Where the injured person does not respond in any way to gentle shaking, simple commands etc they should be turned gently onto their side to minimise the risk of choking (keep neck supported and in line with the body while turning). Note: First Aiders should be given all assistance possible and their advice on handling the injured person followed. F Fast notification of the emergency services The emergency services must be called as soon as possible after an accident occurs. A manager / foreman must never assume that the service has been called. The facts must be verified. how to call an ambulance Briefly assess the emergency situation Dial 000 Request ambulance service Information required by the ambulance controller A) location of incident B) street name & house/depot number C) suburb D) nearest main road
E) any other directions that might assist in locating incident e.g. km posts/signs/landmarks F) number of casualties (if anyone is trapped) G) brief description of injuries Do not hang up the telephone until the ambulance controller says so. If possible keep a record of the time the ambulance was called. Managers/supervisors should delegate a person to watch and direct the ambulance to the incident. E Emotional condition of all concerned in the incident - critical incidents A critical incident is any situation faced by an individual or group that evokes a strong emotional reaction and/or physical reaction and has the potential to interfere with the ability to function either at the time of the event or sometime in the future. A critical incident does not only affect the person or groups directly involved but also impacts on co-workers, family members, support personnel and observers. Some typical critical incidents are where: Deaths are sudden, violent or occur in horrifying circumstances; A colleague dies or is seriously injured at work; The situation threatens the life or safety of staff; There are a large number of casualties; People have sustained serious injuries; There has been a major disaster; A rescue operation fails; Staff are exposed to, or are dealing with, disfigured, burnt or dismembered bodies; There is a death or injury of a child in tragic circumstances; Witnessing suicide (i.e. Westgate bridge) or discovering suicide victims (i.e. Parked cars, roadside) Management should recognise this and be prepared to help and if necessary seek outside professional help if required or advised by the Account Manager. Sam Hogg Managing Director Date: 28 th November 2017 Date to be reviewed: 28 th November 2018