Incident investigation

Designation Number:
Z1005
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
13.200
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
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Scope:

1.1

General 

This Standard specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OHS) incident investigation and prevention program (IIPP). 

This Standard can be applied by organizations of any size or type. 

This Standard is intended to address investigations related to occupational health and safety. 

This Standard does not specify requirements for criminal or regulatory enforcement investigations. 

Notes: 

1) The investigation principles of this standard can be applied to non OHS investigations such as environmental incidents. 

2) Some investigations will involve, or evolve into, a criminal or regulatory investigation. Organizations need to plan for this possibility. 

Project need:

This new edition will add direction on investigating occupational illnesses and other incidents not involving a physical injury to workers. It will also provide guidance on integrating these analyses as part of an OHS management system.

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