Health & Safety Accident & Event Investigation We have a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974, to report, investigate and keep records of accidents causing injury, dangerous occurrences and occurrences of disease or ill health.
These processes are also of value to the individual or organisation, since accurate information about, and analysis of, any accidents helps to prevent them from recurring.
Our procedures are aimed at achieving an early response in the event of an accident to ensure:
- The immediate treatment and welfare of injured persons;
- That the statutory requirements of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurances Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 are complied with the immediate reporting to the enforcing authority of serious injuries and dangerous occurrences;
- That the investigation is initiated as soon after the accident as possible; and
- Recording of and analysing data concerning accident statistics can be achieved.
The number of accidents suffered by our firefighters are shown in the chart below on a station by station basis:
Accidents per
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The types of injuries suffered by our firefighters are shown below:
Injury
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