AV-SWP-02 Injury and Adverse Event Investigation Iss 1
AV-SWP-02 Injury and Adverse Event Investigation Iss 1
AV-SWP-02 Injury and Adverse Event Investigation Iss 1
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AVANTIS
POLICY
It is the policy of Avantis to investigate all adverse events that either result in injury or ill health. It is also our
policy to investigate all adverse events that might potentially have resulted in injury, ill health or damage to
property, plant or equipment (near misses). This will enable us to learn from these events in order to prevent a
re-occurrence.
ARRANGEMENTS
Avantis will ensure that all Injuries and Illnesses (whilst on site) are reported and investigated (at an appropriate
level) using the Injury / Illness Report as soon as possible following the incident and an Adverse Event
Investigation Report prepared If / Where appropriate.
REVIEW
A suitable date will be set for review of the Risk Control Action Plan to ensure that all recommendations have
been implemented.
Where appropriate, the relevant risk assessments and safe working procedures will be reviewed and updated to
include the remedial actions identified as part of the investigation.
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AVANTIS
RECORDS
Records will be kept of:
• injury / illness (on-site) and adverse event investigation reports and risk control action plans
• medical records (observing rules of confidentiality)
• details of safe working procedures and risk assessments current at the time of the accident
• copies of safe working procedure registers and evidence of communication
• training records relevant to the accident
• maintenance records relevant to the accident
• inspection records relevant to the accident
• statutory examinations and tests
• any other document required by statute that might be relevant to the accident
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