Reporting&recording accidents (the accident book)

What is the primary purpose of the accident book (BI 510) in the workplace?

• To record employee attendance

• To report and record all accidents that cause injury

• To track employee performance

• To document daily work tasks

Where is the accident book typically kept in the workplace?

• In the manager's office

• With the first aid kit

• In the employee break room

• At the reception desk

Who can complete a report in the accident book?

• Only the manager

• The first aider, the injured person, or a witness

• Only the injured person

• Only the health and safety officer

For how long must completed accident reports be stored safely?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Five years

What can emerge over time from analysing the accident book?

• Employee satisfaction levels

• A picture of the types of accidents that recur

• Financial performance of the company

• Employee attendance patterns

Who are considered authorised personnel in dealing with accident and emergency situations?

• Only the CEO

• First aiders, emergency responders, managers and supervisors

• Only emergency responders

• Only managers and supervisors

What must be reported under RIDDOR?

• All minor injuries

• Many serious accidents and dangerous occurrences

• Employee grievances

• Daily work schedules

What might the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) do after a major accident report?

• Ignore the report

• Visit the scene to investigate the cause

• Immediately close the company

• Send a warning letter

What impact might a major accident have on production?

• Increase production speed

• No impact at all

• Work may be stopped, affecting production

• Improve employee morale

Who might the HSE talk to during an investigation?

• Only the injured person

• The employer, health and safety officer, managers, and employees/witnesses

• Only the health and safety officer

• Only the emergency responders