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Fatal forklift accident investigation

On May 2, 2019, an employee was working on a forklift with key in the on position and the forklift in gear.

 

The forklift started unexpectedly and killed the employee when it drove over him.

Incident Investigation Reporting | WorkSafeBC
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Incident Investigation Reporting | WorkSafeBC

If a workplace incident takes place, employers have a responsibility to investigate to identify the cause and hazards, which helps prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. This video shows the steps in an incident investigation and demonstrates the Employer Incident Investigation Report (EIIR) documentation and submission process. In this video, a supervisor and worker discuss an incident at work, how they corrected the issue immediately, and how they fill out their employer incident investigation report. This video serves as a resource on the steps for completing a workplace incident investigation report in British Columbia. It also reminds employers that investigations need to involve the joint health and safety committee or worker health and safety representative where applicable. Learn more about employer responsibilities at http://worksafebc.com/create-manage. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Correct the issue immediately 0:50 Preliminary investigation report 1:04 Interim corrective action report 1:10 WorkSafeBC report template 1:47 Investigate the “how” and “why” 2:34 Full investigation completed in 30 days 2:59 Send investigation reports to WorkSafeBC 3:26 Timelines & due dates of incident investigation reports __________________________________________________________ We’re working to make a difference in workplace health and safety in British Columbia, Canada. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorkSafe... Find us on social media: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkSafeBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksafebc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkSafeBC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worksafebc/ Visit our website for the most up-to-date health and safety information and regulatory requirements: https://www.worksafebc.com #WorkSafeBC #workplacehealthandsafety Legal terms: All videos posted by the Workers’ Compensation Board (“WorkSafeBC”) are protected by Canadian and international copyright laws, policies, and treaties. The use of WorkSafeBC videos and other materials is governed by WorkSafeBC’s copyright and trademark statement, available here: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/legal/c.... Videos cannot be uploaded to other channels without prior permission. If you wish to request permission for use of our videos, please contact us: copyright [at] worksafebc.com
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WHAT
IS SITE SAFETY DEVELOPMENT?

Has your facility experienced a recent close-call / near-miss incident?  How about a serious injury or fatality event?  Damage to critical equipment, materials, or facilities?

Allow our team to conduct an independent outside assessment of your fork truck processes and procedures.  Our staff will partner with your team to drive improvements in safety and efficiency in your business.

Site Safety Development Services:

  • Operational Assessment of PIT Activities;

  • Comprehensive Training Program Assessment;

  • Documentation / Records Review;

  • Facility Hazard Assessment;

  • Powered Industrial Truck Incident Reviews;

  • Powered Industrial Truck Inspections;

  • Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Plan Development;

  • New Employee Operator Training;

  • Re-certification Assessments;

  • Responsible Person Training

Operational Assessment of PIT Activities:

  • Who is Authorized to Operate Trucks;

  • What Trucks are in Use;

  • How Are Trucks Used;

  • Pedestrian Rights of Way;

  • Refueling and Recharging;

  • Safety Equipment;

  • PPE Requirements;

  • Facility Equipment Rules Review

Training Program Assessment:

  • Training Content Review:

  • Per Truck Type;​

  • OSHA Compliance Assessment

Documentation / Records Review:

  • Training Records;

  • Forklift Plan;

  • Employee Training Materials;

  • Incident Reports;

  • Investigations

Facility Hazard Assessment:

  • Traffic Patterns;

  • Pedestrian Safety;

  • Truck Safety Equipment;

  • Lighting;

  • Hazardous Conditions;

  • Loading Docks;

  • Rail Operations;

  • Travel Conditions

Fork Truck Incident Reviews:

  • Incident Report Reviews

  • RCCM Assessment and Implementation, Where Necessary

Powered Industrial Truck Inspections:

  • Pre-Operational Inspections;

  • Operational Inspections;

  • Report Development

Powered Industrial Truck Plan Development:

  • Supervisor Responsibilities;

  • Maintenance, Fueling, and Repair;

  • General Rules for Operator Safety;

  • General Rules for Equipment Operation;

  • General Rules for Training

New Employee Operator Training:

  • Pre-Operation and Operation Inspections;

  • Mounting and Dismounting;

  • Starting / Stopping

  • Operating at Speed;

  • Steering, Turning and Changing Direction;

  • Traveling on Inclines;

  • Parking;

  • Safe Travel Practices;

  • Visibility;

  • Tip-over;

  • Working with Batteries

  • Safe Handling Preparation;

  • Physical Characteristics of Forklifts;

  • Approaching;

  • Physical Conditions;

  • Pedestrian Traffic;

  • Ramps and Grades;

  • Loading Docks;

  • Narrow Aisles;

  • Elevators;

  • Mast Position;

  • Fork Position;

  • Lifting the Load;

  • Lowering the Load;

  • High Tiering;

  • Truck Trailers and Railroad Cars;

  • Pedestrian Traffic;

  • Enclosed and Hazardous Areas;

Re-Certification Assessments:

  • Knowledge Assessment Testing;

  • Hands-on Skills Assessment Observation

Responsible Person Training:

  • Program Review;

  • Program Requirements;

  • Compliance Calendar Review;

  • Documentation Requirements and Recordkeeping;

  • Forklift Plan Review;

  • Powered Industrial Truck Assessment Review;

  • Powered Industrial Truck / Forklift Plan Review;

  • Hazard Assessment Review;

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Site Safety Planning Could Have Saved this Employee's Life

Our fork truck operations service is designed to drive site safety development within your operations.  

 

The service,  designed by Employee Forklift Training, is the only service designed to drive your facility into compliance with all respective OSHA standards.  This service package is not offered by any other training provider across the country.

We develop high-quality Site Safety Development plans for your fork truck / powered industrial truck operations.  Thereby ensuring continued compliance with OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.178 forklift code.

ur service is designed to take the current state for powered industrial truck operations within your operations, conduct a comprehensive value-stream assessment and drive improvements required to bring your material handling equipment and forklift operations into a safer, and more compliant state with applicable OSHA guidelines.

The Site Safety Plan Development service is made up of 10 core components, listed below, which are designed to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement in your equipment operations.

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WOman in warehouse completing hands on forklift certification training

ONSITE 
TRAINING

All hands-on forklift training is completed at your site.  This ensures your business remains aligned with OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.178 code.  

 

Our instructor comes onsite and trains your employees on your equipment, emphasizing the unique/special or hazardous conditions that exist within your operations as called for in the code. 

Onsite sit-down / stand-up forklift, reach truck, walkie-rider, order-picker / cherry-picker, boom lift, Zamboni and scissor lift training programs may be subject to minimum attendance requirements.

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