Incident Investigations & Incident Management
Improve safety by learning from incidents
Why are incident investigations and incident management important?
It is a legal requirement to report particular types of incidents to Safety Authorities, furthermore incident investigations improve safety in your organization.
If an incident occurs and depending on the incident, there are a number of important actions you may need to take, including notifying the Authorities and preserving the scene if possible and if safe to do so.
Our consultants are qualified and experienced in conducting incident investigations and managing the process for you and with you. We can conduct a full Root Cause Analysis to identify system failures and put processes in place to ensure it never happens again.
Our experience
We have undertaken many investigation over the passed 15 years from serious incidents such as amputations through to psycho-social incidents which have greatly impacted business profitability and workforce morale. Our investigation lead to remediation measures that have put businesses back on track.
Understanding your legal obligations when an incident occurs
Under Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws, employers are legally obligated to report certain workplace incidents, including serious injuries, fatalities, and dangerous occurrences, to safety authorities. Proper incident investigations are not just best practices—they are essential for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
By conducting thorough incident investigations, businesses can ensure they meet all legal obligations while promoting a safer work environment. Effective investigations also allow employers to address systemic failures, reducing the likelihood of future incidents and improving overall workplace safety.
OUR PROCESS
What do you get?
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Safety Audit
Our safety audits involve reviewing your safety processes and documentation to identify gaps and areas of improvement in incident management.
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Compliance Certificate
We assist businesses in obtaining compliance certificates by ensuring that all incident reporting and investigation procedures meet regulatory requirements.
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Risk Scores
Our risk scores provide an overview of the effectiveness of your incident management processes, helping you identify areas where improvements can reduce risks.
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What is the importance of incident investigations in the workplace?
Incident investigations are crucial because they help identify the root causes of workplace incidents, allowing businesses to implement measures that prevent future occurrences.
Conducting thorough investigations helps ensure compliance with these regulations and improves overall workplace safety by addressing system failures and reducing risks.
How do incident investigations improve workplace safety?
Incident investigations improve workplace safety by systematically identifying the causes of accidents and near-misses, which can include human errors, equipment failures, or procedural shortcomings.
Effective investigations and management of incidents can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of such incidents by providing actionable insights to improve safety measures and protocols.
What are the legal obligations for incident reporting in Australia?
In Australia, employers are legally obligated to report certain workplace incidents to safety authorities, including serious injuries, fatalities, and dangerous occurrences.
Failure to report or properly investigate incidents can result in significant penalties, including fines and legal action against the responsible parties.
Compliance with reporting and investigation requirements not only helps avoid penalties but also promotes a culture of safety within the organisation.
How can Your Safety Partners assist with incident investigations?
Your Safety Partners offers comprehensive incident investigation services, including root cause analysis and incident management support.
Our consultants have extensive experience in handling a wide range of incidents, from serious physical injuries to psychosocial events.
We help businesses develop robust incident management processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and improving overall workplace safety.
Our goal is to assist you in identifying system failures and implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
STATISTICS ABOUT INDUSTRY
Effective incident management and investigations are critical for reducing workplace injuries and fatalities, as well as for ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
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173 worker fatalities in Australia in 2022, with a significant number occurring in high-risk industries such as transport, construction, and agriculture.
64%
In 2022, 64% of worker fatalities occurred in high-risk industries: transport, postal and warehousing; construction; and agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
77%
The majority of vehicle-related worker fatalities involved single-vehicle incidents, highlighting the importance of targeted safety measures.
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A workplace safety consultant can also ensure the owners and managers of businesses meet their safety compliance requirements. This helps protect them from compensation or legal costs.
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Client Opinions & Review
Tyrepower has had an ongoing relationship with YSP and John Tregambe for last four years. John and the team at YSP assisted Tyrepower on a number of projects over this time, including the total updating and re-launch of the Tyrepower safety management system of our stores and offices. When you need any service, we go straight to YSP.
Michael Vassallo
Former Education and Development Manager (Tyrepower Australia and New Zealand)
Your Safety Partners are like having a team of in-house safety experts. They are extremely responsive, can support or run a complete GAP analysis, design tailored relevant solutions to suit your business quickly and then help you implement them, including training any third parties. All boxes ticked!
Karina Richter
Risk and Compliance Manager Hazeldenes