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I have searched on the HSE website regarding a policy/process for dealing with a workplace death after an ccident at work but everything seems to point just to teh investigations.
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of an example policy/process flow which covers off what is required including calling emergency services right through to dealing with the press?
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You would document a similar process whether for a data breach, product failure/recall or other incident - most have someone assigned to collate facts and someone to speak to the press from an agreed script with everyone else being required to direct questions to the nominated spokesperson (and avoiding the use of "No Comment"). PAS 7100 Consumer product safety related recalls and other corrective actions is quite thorough having been drafted to educate a wide industry base on how to effectivley respond Your biggest issue will always be the other employees especially with Social Media being immediately to hand
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You would document a similar process whether for a data breach, product failure/recall or other incident - most have someone assigned to collate facts and someone to speak to the press from an agreed script with everyone else being required to direct questions to the nominated spokesperson (and avoiding the use of "No Comment"). PAS 7100 Consumer product safety related recalls and other corrective actions is quite thorough having been drafted to educate a wide industry base on how to effectivley respond Your biggest issue will always be the other employees especially with Social Media being immediately to hand
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I developed the process from looking at both of these sources: The Police Road Death Manual https://www.npcc.police.uk/documents/FoI%20publication/Disclosure%20Logs/Uniformed%20Operations%20FOI/2012/041%2012%20Att%2001%20of%202%20Publications%20of%20Fatal%20Accidents.pdf
College of Policing Sudden Death Doc https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/922344/Dealing_with_sudden_unexpected_death.pdf
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Yes, the Workplace death protocol describes how the HSE investigates a death at work and how they share information with other agencies such as the police. Various insurance companies and law firms produce guidance on dealing with workplace deaths, are available online. You will need to establish your own procedures based on how you run your business. It is important that any protocol you agree should be widely circulated within your organisation. You really need a plan before anything happens.
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There are a lot of routines you can develop to suit your organisation. Some are focused on the various root cause systems. I'm involved in fatal and serious incidents and have worked with companies to develop their procedures etc from initial reporting through to final "close off" after a court trial. With so many vagaries involved, it helps to have flexibility to adapt as things progress rather than following a rigid system simply because that's how it's been written down.
With some larger / very large organisations, there can be challenges on how to adapt quickly to the needs of an investigation. Perhaps the easiest example is the pros & cons of communications, rumours, updates, media, well being. They can be a powerful and useful tool as well as an avoidable distraction.
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Lisar.
I did have some really good guidance covering everything from the phone call to the ongoing support to survivor wellbeing. Including dealing with police, enforcement agencies, and best means of managing communications and resources. It is only hard copy and probably out of date, wherever it is!
But it came from a training course I did years back with a H&S specialist lawyer. The course is still running - just checked - so DM if you want the details. I did have need of it sadly, and remain grateful to this day that I had that prior preparation. I know it's not quite what you asked for, but it was the answer for me.
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