Whereas a new law on industrial accidents recently came into force, the health and safety at work institution updated its advice on the behavior employers and managers should adopt after an industrial accident. (Ref. 080644)
When a deadly accident happens in a company (or a death caused by an occupational disease), the employer has to carry out an internal investigation which notably includes the Police. It is necessary for the employer to be aware of what behavior to adopt, especially since the 2007 health and safety legislation requires a pro-active role from the company. Here are the questions the guide answers:
Why should the company carry out an internal investigation? The1974 Health and Safety at Work Act and
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