Do all workplace accidents need to be reported?

The employer or prime contractor, if there is one should report an incident or injury as soon as possible to OHS . If there’s no prime contractor, the contractor or employer responsible for the work site must report the incident.

What is the purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act?

The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act establishes minimum standards for healthy and safe practices in Alberta workplaces. These laws are enforced through inspections, investigations, orders, administrative penalties, fines and prosecutions.

How do I report an incident in the workplace?

If you are concerned about any incident, minor or significant, call us for advice on 13 10 50. If there is a serious incident – what we call a ‘notifiable incident’ – call us immediately on 13 10 50.

When should a incident be reported?

The rule of thumb is that any time a patient makes a complaint, a medication error occurs, a medical device malfunctions, or anyone—patient, staff member, or visitor—is injured or involved in a situation with the potential for injury, an incident report is required.

When do you need to report a section 24 incident?

A Section 24 incident is a specific type of incident, which must be reported, when it occurs. This requirement is driven by Section 24 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which states a Section 24 incident as any incident where: a/. any person dies, becomes unconscious, suffers the loss of a limb or part of a limb or is otherwise injured

What is section 24 of the OHS Act?

OHS Act Section 24. Report to inspector regarding certain incidents. (1) Each incident occurring at work or arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work or in connection with the use of plant or machinery in which, or in consequence of which –

What do you need to know about Title 24?

Title 24 as provided in state law that should be of interest to local government. Most code illustrations used herein are taken from the 2019 California Building Code (Part 2 of Title 24, Volume 1) , and we recommend you have that code in hand while

Who is the California Code of Regulations Title 24?

GUIDE TO TITLE 24 Based on the 2019 edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations August 2019 4th Edition Governor Gavin Newsom Marybel Batjer, Secretary of the Government Operations Agency Daniel C. Kim, Director of the Department of General Services