When serious incidents occur

[Dillinger86]

Has anyone here worked at a company where a near fatal incident had occurred that's left an individual with life changing injuries? What happened in the aftermath? Also what should we have in place insurance wise to cover this? Many thanks for all replies..

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

In terms of "what should we have in place insurance wise", of course Employers Liability is the answer BUT then better reply relates to avoidance in the first place, and certainly avoiding a recurrence of a similar accident. This would include training / refresher & update training, information and instruction and good, effective, and knowledgeable, supervision...even if by the team leader / senior arborist etc.

 

Presume HSE have been informed via RIDDOR and they too will doubtless have some say / guidance on identifying "root cause" and "preventative action"...all posh terms fer making sure it doesn't happen again.

 

Also, don't forget emotional / mental impact on the work team and consider counselling.

 

Tc, and I sincerely hope the injured party makes the best recovery they can and as soon as they can...so sorry to hear. 

Paul