ACCIDENTS AT WORK
If you discover something
at work which you consider is dangerous and likely to
cause an accident or injury to an employee or customer,
you must report the matter immediately to your Manager
who will take the necessary action.
If you cause damage to Company property
or stock you should report this to your line Manager immediately.
You should be made aware of who
your First Aiders are within your workplace and the location
of the First Aid facilities. If you are unsure, please
consult your Manager or contact the Human Resources Department
at Head Office.
If you have an accident whilst at
work you should report it to a First Aider immediately
so that an assessment can be made of any injuries sustained
and a decision made about whether treatment, if any, will
be required. The details of the accident and any treatment
should then be recorded in the Accident Book.
If you witness an accident at work
you should:
• Remove, if safe to do so,
any immediate danger
• Summon help
• If the casualty is mobile, get them to the First
Aid facility
• If the casualty is not mobile, stay present, without
risking yourself, until qualified help arrives
• Make a mental note of relevant details of the
accident
• Make the area safe before recommencing work
All accidents should be noted in
the First Aid Accident book.
Managers in consultation with a
Company Director will determine whether an accident requires
reporting to the Health and Safety Executive.
Failure to report an accident will
be considered a breach of Health & Safety and may
result in disciplinary action including dismissal.