01 Have a plan in place
Major accidents on site are thankfully extremely rare. But because they are so rare companies aren’t always sure how to handle the situation. Someone should be nominated to be the “lead” and be prepared and briefed on what to do. How an organisation handles an event within the first few hours and days will impact upon its reputation – handle it effectively and reputation will be enhanced, handle it badly and suffer the consequences.
02 Involve your insurance company as early as possible
Once the emergency services have left the site, and the HSE have been advised of the accident, what do you do next? The answer is to call your insurance company. Whereas most people only deal with these incidents once in their lifetime, insurance companies deal with these events regularly and have the services and structures in place to provide valuable guidance and lend real assistance. All insurance companies provide support for policyholders, although the extent and nature varies significantly from company to company, and depends upon the circumstances.
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