Weekly Accident Audit
Conducting a Weekly Accident Audit using eAuditor Audits & Inspections involves a structured approach to track and analyze workplace accidents, identify potential hazards, and ensure that corrective measures are implemented. Here’s a step-by-step guide for performing an effective weekly accident audit using eAuditor Audits & Inspections:
1. Set Up Your Template on eAuditor Audits & Inspections
- Create a custom audit template or select an existing one from the eAuditor Audits & Inspections library.
- The template should cover key sections such as:
- Accident details (Date, time, location)
- Type of injury (Minor, major, fatal, etc.)
- Cause of accident (Slips, trips, equipment malfunction, etc.)
- Witnesses and involved personnel
- Safety protocols followed or missed
- Corrective actions
You can also include photo capture options to document evidence directly within the audit.
2. Collect Data from Accident Reports
- Use data from accident logs or incident reports submitted during the week.
- Input details into eAuditor Audits & Inspections, either manually or through automated integrations (if available) from existing safety management systems.
3. Inspect the Accident Site
- Conduct a physical inspection of the accident site (if applicable).
- Use the eAuditor Audits & Inspections mobile app to:
- Take pictures
- Record environmental conditions (weather, lighting, etc.)
- Check equipment or infrastructure for issues.
- Mark any hazardous areas that contributed to the accident.
4. Interview Witnesses and Personnel
- Use eAuditor Audits & Inspections’s checklist to guide interviews with involved personnel and witnesses.
- Gather information on:
- Whether safety protocols were followed.
- Any behavioral factors that contributed to the incident.
- Any suggestions for preventing future accidents.
5. Review Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Compare the accident details against company safety procedures.
- Ensure that the safety guidelines were adequate and followed correctly.
- Identify any gaps in protocols and note areas for improvement.
6. Identify Root Causes
- Analyze the collected data to identify root causes.
- Use tools like eAuditor Audits & Inspections’s Incident Analytics to track trends or patterns.
- Note whether the cause was due to:
- Human error
- Equipment failure
- Environmental hazards
- Lack of training
7. Assign Corrective Actions
- Document necessary corrective actions based on your findings.
- Assign tasks to responsible personnel using eAuditor Audits & Inspections’ action assignment feature, where they can:
- Mark tasks as complete.
- Upload evidence of completion (e.g., fixed equipment, revised protocols).
- Set due dates for corrective actions.
8. Generate Weekly Audit Report
- Use eAuditor Audits & Inspections’ report generation feature to compile the weekly accident audit.
- Include:
- Accident summary
- Images, videos, and evidence collected
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective actions and assigned personnel
- Safety trends over time
- Automatically send the report to management, safety teams, and other stakeholders.
9. Track Follow-Up Actions
- Ensure assigned corrective actions are completed on time.
- Schedule follow-up audits to verify the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
- Use eAuditor Audits & Inspections’ dashboard to monitor pending tasks and review compliance.
10. Trend Analysis and Reporting
- After a few weeks, use eAuditor Audits & Inspections’ analytics to track trends in accidents.
- Spot recurring issues or high-risk areas and adjust safety protocols accordingly.
- Prepare cumulative reports to assess the effectiveness of safety measures over time.
This methodical approach will help ensure a comprehensive review of accidents, foster continuous improvement in safety standards, and promote a culture of safety compliance.