The supervisor at the activity or location where the accident occurred is responsible for performing an acident investigation.  Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and the University Police Department are available to assist with investigations as requested.  Investigate all incidents, accidents, injuries and occupational diseases using the following investigation procedures:

• Implement temorary control measures to prevent any further injuries to employees.
• Review the equipment, operations, and processes to gain an understanding of the accident situation.
  • Nearly all workplace injuries occur due to a combination of an unsafe act in the presence of an unsafe condition.  For example, a slick, wet road after a summer dowpour is a condition.  Driving too fast under this condition is an example of an unsafe act.  Identifying both the unsafe act and the unsafe condition can prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Identify and interview each witness and any other person who might provide clues to the cause of the incident.
• Provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Complete the for workplace injuries to employees, or
• Complete the for injuries to students, visitors, and non-work related incidents.

Mail completed report via e-mail to EH&S.

Call 239-590-1414 with any questions.