When there is an employee incident, accident or near miss on campus, you need to report it using the Incident & Investigation Report.
RRU investigation
The university will complete a preliminary investigation within 48 hours.
The results of the investigation will be shared with the Joint Occupational Health, Safety Committee at their next scheduled meeting.
WorkSafeBC investigation
If an incident has the potential to be a claim through WorkSafeBC, the People and Culture team will get in contact with the employee's supervisor, a union representative (if applicable), any witnesses, and a member of the JOHSC to begin a WorkSafeBC investigation report. All reports must be submitted to WorkSafeBC.
WorkSafeBC requires certain workplace incidents to be reported to them immediately:
- A worker is seriously injured or killed at work
- There is a major structural failure or collapse of a building, hoist, temporary construction support system, or excavation.
- There is a major release of a hazardous substance.
- There is a diving incident as defined by OHS Regulation 24.34.
- There is a dangerous incident involving a fire or explosion that had potential for causing serious injury to a worker.
- There is a blasting incident that results in personal injury or injuries.
Learn more through WorkSafeBC.
Why do we investigate?
The purpose of investigations into incidents and accidents is to determine causes, then develop strategies and take remedial actions to prevent additional accidents. An accident investigation aims to answer the following questions:
- Who was involved in the accident — affected party and witnesses?
- What damage or injuries occurred?
- Where and when did the accident occur?
- Why did the incident/accident happen?
- What were the contributing factors?
Investigating incidents and accidents helps us to keep our Royal Roads community safe.