Accident Reporting Procedure Sample Clauses
Accident Reporting Procedure i. When an employee or other person has been injured or there has been damage to Department or private property while on the job, a properly completed accident report must be submitted to the Department Safety Director within twenty-four (24) hours of the accident. The employee’s Supervisor shall be responsible for signing and forwarding the properly completed report to the Safety Area.
ii. If one or more employees other than the employee reporting the accident, witnesses the accident, at least one such employee must sign the accident report.
iii. If an employee misses scheduled work time due to a work-related accident, the employee’s supervisor shall notify the Safety Director as soon as possible, but no later than 12:00 noon the following business day.
iv. In cases of employee injury, refer to §§ 10.7 and 10.8 herein.
Accident Reporting Procedure. The Engineer is informed within one hour day/night of any accident involving serious bodily injury to a member of personnel, a visitor or any other third party, caused by the execution of the works or the behavior of the personnel of the Contractor. The Engineer is informed as soon as possible of any near-accident (near misses) relating to the execution of the works which, in slightly different conditions, could have led to bodily injury to people, or damage to private property or the environment. The Contractor shall prepare a report on each accident or dangerous occurrence and a copy of the report, together with witness statements and any other relevant information, shall be submitted to the Engineer as soon as possible. A reportable accident shall include any accident to any person on Site requiring medical attention or resulting in the loss of working hours or any incident that resulted, or could have resulted in injury, damage or a danger to the Works, persons, property or the environment. Contractors will also notify and report of incidents of Subcontractors and Suppliers (in particular those for major supply items) and their Contractors Sites. The Contractor shall report any HS accident, related to Contractor activities or personnel, to national or local authorities as required by relevant legislation. A copy of all such reports shall be provided to the Engineer. The Contractor shall not notify or give any information to the media or other units or people without the employer’s consent. The Contractor shall immediately rectify any situation or condition that could result in injury or a danger to the Works, person, property or the environment. If the situation or condition cannot be corrected immediately, the Contractor shall provide temporary barriers and appropriate warning signs and devices and/or take other appropriate action necessary for the protection of persons, property and the environment.