Accident Prevention Plan

Management Commitment and Assignment of Responsibilities

Documents leadership's commitment and support for accident prevention, assigns responsibilities, and provides authority and accountability.

Accident/Incident Trend Analysis

Establishes procedures to schedule, identify, and review injury and hazard trends and appoints the person responsible for this analysis.

Workplace Audit/Inspections

Initiates a program to walk through and audit/inspect work areas where hazardous exposures exist.

Accident/Incident Investigations

Targets recurring injuries and encourages supervisors to learn how to identify root causes of accidents.

Education and Training

Identifies the types and frequency of safety training needed in various functional areas, based on recognized district hazards, accident trends, and state-mandated safety and health programs.

Documentation and Record Keeping

Establishes a records maintenance procedure, complete with retention schedule, location, and assigned responsibility.

Accident Prevention Plan Review

Establishes review frequency and assigns responsibility for the update. This critical component reinforces the idea that the Accident Prevention Plan is a living document requiring an annual review and update.