Workplace accident inquiry procedure requires competent persons, written findings, and preventive recommendations for dangerous occurrences and occupational disease. Inquiry is to be initiated where a workplace accident causes death or serious bodily injury, where a dangerous occurrence is reported, or where an occupational disease specified in the Third Schedule is reported or suspected. The competent person must investigate the causes of the accident or dangerous occurrence, identify the hazardous condition supported by reasonable evidence and recorded in writing, and identify the persons believed on the findings to be responsible. The inquiry report must contain conclusive findings and recommendations for prevention of future accidents, dangerous occurrences, or occupational diseases.
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Workplace accident inquiry procedure requires competent persons, written findings, and preventive recommendations for dangerous occurrences and occupational disease.
Inquiry is to be initiated where a workplace accident causes death or serious bodily injury, where a dangerous occurrence is reported, or where an occupational disease specified in the Third Schedule is reported or suspected. The competent person must investigate the causes of the accident or dangerous occurrence, identify the hazardous condition supported by reasonable evidence and recorded in writing, and identify the persons believed on the findings to be responsible. The inquiry report must contain conclusive findings and recommendations for prevention of future accidents, dangerous occurrences, or occupational diseases.
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