| However, by not recording the information accurately and immediately the situation could be even worse. Collecting information from the people and the situation, on the site of the incident, as soon as possible can reduce the impact of the problem, resolve issues that may occur on similar sites or situations and save valuable time and money. At the same time, a reliable and consistent reporting system will reduce the risk of further incidents which can improve both company image and profitability.
Recording System
Valloria can provide a system to record comprehensive information of any incident whether this be from central sites, remote sites or even mobile stations, in a consistent and thorough process. Information will be captured and transmitted to central sites within minutes of being collected and held in a central database. This can be used immediately to inform other sites of possible similar conditions or material defects to ensure that such and incident is not repeated.
Standardisation of Reporting
One persistent finding in accident reporting is the lack of standard forms and that too few notes were taken at the time of the incident. This system will guide the manager in charge, through a complete process. This can take the form of witness statements, voice recordings, digital pictures, general write-ups and specific questions. This system can prompt managers when insufficient evidence is noted and ensure that all information is entered. This will include conditional branches to new subject dependent on responses provided. All information can then be used directly for RIDDOR reporting.
Collecting Information on site
We all know that witness statements and recollections deteriorate over time, as well of the danger of information changing in the period from the visit to the site of the incident and the entering information back at the office. The system proposed will allow the same format of entry from workstations, laptops, PDAs or WAP mobile phones.
Environemental Incidents
Health and safety covers not only incidents where people are affected but may also be an environmental or community problem. These must all be treated with a thorough and planned way to ensure minimum impact on society and your company. Typically these issues take considerable boardroom time and effort, therefore any system that can reduce this cost should be welcomed. |