Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 3.2
Items and tools for an Accident Investigation kit
Accident.report.form
“Keep.Out”.placards
Adjustable.wrench
Knife
Air.velocity.meter
Large.envelopes.(9.×.12.inches)
Attachable.tags.and.labels
Magnifying.glass
Barrier.tape
Metric.conversion.chart
Calculator
Nail.and.screws.(assorted)
Camera.(35.mm)
Note.pads.(lined)
Camera.(digital)
Orange.relective.vest
Camera.(video)
Pens.and.pencils
Chemical.gloves
Pliers
Chemical.goggles
Protractor
Chemical.sampling.containers
Rain.suit
CO.and.CO
2
.detection.meter
Respirator.(assorted.cartridges)
Compass
Rope.(nylon)
Duct.and.masking.tape
Ruler
Ear.protection
Rubber.boots
Electrical.tester
Safety.glasses
Emergency.lares
Scissors
Explosive.level.meter
Scotch.tape
Face.shield
Screwdrivers
Film.for.all.cameras
Small.collapsible.shovel
First.aid.kit
Small.paint.brush
Flashlight
Socket.set
Grid.(square).paper
String/twine
Hammer
Synthetic.smoke
Hand-held.audio.recorder
Tape.measure
Ice.pick.or.awl
Thermometer
Indelible.pen.or.marker
Tyvek.suit
Investigator's.notebook
Zip-lock.bags
person's.version.of.an.accident.should.be.obtained.as.soon.as.practical.before.his.or.
her.memory.distorts.what.really.happened..There.are.two.circumstances.when.it.is.
proper.to.postpone.questioning.of.injured.persons:
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1.. Do.not.question.a.person.if.doing.so.delays.medical.treatment.
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2.. Do.not.question.a.person.who.is.extremely.upset.or.in.pain.
There. are. various. investigative. procedures. that. should. be. followed. during. an.
investigation..The.following.procedures.should.be.followed.to.gain.maximum.results:
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1.. The.investigator.should.possess.familiarity.with.the.equipment,.operation,.
or.process.involved.that.is.likely.to.bring.about.accidents.
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2.. The.scope.of.the.investigation.and.the.size.of.the.investigation.team.should.
be.determined.depending.on.the.nature.of.the.accident,.its.magnitude,.and.
its.technical.complexity.
