Accident reporting and ill health (Health & Safety)

What is the correct definition of an accident?

• An unplanned, uncontrolled event with

    the potential to cause injury, damage or

    loss of life

• A planned, controlled event with the potential to cause injury, damage or loss of life

• A Planned, uncontrolled event with no potential to cause injury, damage or loss of life

For every 1 major accident in the workplace, how many near misses are there?

• 2

• 94

• 200

• 265

Why do we investigate accidents that happen in the workplace?

If an accident happens in the workplace, what should you do?

• Ignore it

• Report to Health & Safety Officer / Supervisor

• Deal with it yourself and do not tell anybody

• Put it in the accident book

What are the most common causes of injury in a professional kitchen environment?

Should all workplace accidents be report in an accident book?

• Yes

• No

What should be included in a accident book?

How can we reduce the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace?