20th July 2005, 11:32 AM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by drpeterwardle
I seem to recall that serious incidents have to be reported to the HSE - those that involve injury. David BAJR/Peter IFA surely one of you could check with HSE on what the level of incidents actually are.
The SCAUM manual was drwn up with the HSE surely there must have been some assessment of current practices at the time. Similarly surely this manual should be revised or amended.
If one or two units are involved action via the IFA is appropriate, if somethings are industry wide then the HSE must be involved to ensure change.
Peter
I agree with the need to assess occurences but question how easy this would be. Serious incidents have to be reported following the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR). See http://www.riddor.gov.uk/
Now, I wonder how many project managers know of these regulations? How many know which type of accident/incident needs reporting? How many have not been reported? Truer figures will be hiding in project files, accident books, anecdotes etc. I also wonder if a few incidents will be recorded by HSE under the construction industry rather than the archaeological industry.
Re SCAUM manual - it has been updated and most medium and larger units have probably been sent these. Many are probably in the desk drawers of the Unit Managers
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