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Retention of accident book & health surveillance records
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sgd20000  
#1 Posted : 19 November 2012 13:36:15(UTC)
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sgd20000
Hi,

We are currently conducting some archiving of records, does anyone know how long the following should be kept for:-

- accident book
- health surveillance records (non-asbestos)

Thank you in advance.
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Phil W  
#2 Posted : 19 November 2012 14:29:20(UTC)
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Phil W
Accident reports should be held for minimum of 3 years from date report was made.

Health surveillance records must be held for 40 years

Phil W
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Jake  
#3 Posted : 19 November 2012 14:35:41(UTC)
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Jake
In addition to Phil's comment, if the accident involves a child, the accident report should be held untill the child is 21 years old, as they have 3 years from their 18th Birthday to make a claim.
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boblewis  
#4 Posted : 19 November 2012 18:52:48(UTC)
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boblewis
Asbestos is not the only substance/agent requiring long term storage - look at the Radiation requirements.

The real problem is that any electronic storage has a fixed life - look at the changes in home PCs
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