Accident Scenario
You've just been notified of an injury in the workplace and immediately swing into action. You grab your investigator's kit and hurry to the accident scene.
By the time you get there, the Emergency Medical Team (EMT) is administering first aid. It's a serious accident, so the victim is transported to the hospital. Now it's safe to investigate.
Step 1. Secure the Scene
The first task after you arrive is to secure the accident scene, but don't start until it's safe to do so, and you don't want to get in the way of emergency responders. The easiest way to do this is to place yellow warning tape around the area. If security tape is not available, warning signs or guards may be required. Make sure others do not remove the accident warnings because you'll take photos and measurements later.
Remember, at the request of OSHA, the employer must mark for identification, materials, tools, or equipment necessary to the proper investigation of an accident. Material evidence must not somehow get lost or "walk off" the scene.
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6-5. What is the first thing that needs to happen before investigating an accident at work?
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