| Machine Accident Investigation Kit |
Four-Step Guide to Investigating Machine AccidentsStep 1The Machine Accident Report Form must be completed as soon as reasonably practicable after accident - and definitely within 24 hours. Step 2 Pay particular attention to the following documentation:
Step 3 Do the following within 48 hours of the accident:
Do the following at the next Health and Safety meeting:
About the Machine Accident Investigation KitThis Machine Accident Investigation Kit has been produced by Procter Machine Guarding to help small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK investigate machine-related accidents in the workplace. It is aimed primarily at those in the manufacturing sector, but other organisations may also find it helpful. The kit is continually under review, so users are advised to send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to request the most up-to-date version.Users must satisfy themselves that the Machine Accident Investigation Kit fulfills their organisation's needs and those of the relevant health and safety authorities. Procter Machine Guarding cannot be held liable in any way for the outcome of an investigation performed using the Kit. Procter Machine Guarding is the UK's leading machine guarding specialist. From its sites in Leeds and South Wales, Procter offers a comprehensive service to survey, design, manufacture and install machine guards nationwide. Bespoke guards, modular guards and standard guarding products are supplied to suit each customer's requirements. All guards are designed to comply with EU and HSE requirements; a Declaration of Conformity is issued on completion. If required, Procter Machine Guarding can provide a single point of contact for risk assessment, PUWER assessments design services, machine guarding and safety-related control systems - including safety light curtains, pressure-sensitive mats and other safety devices. Statement FormMachine Accident Investigation KitRead the Notes for Manager that accompany the Machine Accident Investigation Kit prior to completing this form.Statement must be recorded on this form as soon as reasonably practicable after an accident has occurred - and definitely within 24 hours. Separate forms should be completely by the injured person(s), their supervisor or line manager, and any eyewitnesses or employees in the immediate vicinity. Witness should be interviewed alone, rather than in a group, and the interview should be conducted either in the vicinity of the accident or in a quiet office or meeting room, depending on the circumstances and the witnesses' preferences. When interviewing, let the interviewee talk; do not interrupt, prompt or ask leading questions. In the event of this form being completed by hand, use separate sheets if additional space is required. The interviewer and the interviewee should bear in mind that the aim of the accident investigation is to find out what happened and why - so that action can be taken to prevent similar accidents occurring in the future. Get statement form here Machine Accident Report FormMachine Accident Investigation KitRead the Notes for Managers that accompany the Machine Accident Investigation Kit prior to completing this form.This form must be completed as soon as reasonably practicable after an accident has occurred - and definitely within 24 hours. If this form is being completed by hand, use separate sheets if additional space is required. Note that any defective equipment or materials must be retained in the 'as found' condition. Photograph the scene of the accident as soon as possible. Get machine accident report form here |
