Benefit the Supervisor

There are other benefits a line supervisor can gain from performing the accident investigation, including 

The supervisor who gets right into an investigation and takes immediate action to prevent other accidents shows workers that he or she really cares for their physical welfare and their effectiveness in doing their job. The supervisor who lets others do his or her work makes a poor impression on the workers. 

One common effect of an accident is that it interrupts work. Effective investigations prevent repeated accidents and control work interruptions and inefficiencies. 

The cost of delays, injuries, property damage, and insurance all add to the cost of the production. Control of costs is one way of judging a supervisor s job performance. 

Persistent efforts to solve problems reflect the image of a capable supervisor who is in control of things. Actions speak louder than words. People like to work for a supervisor who takes control of any situation, and who shows he or she is capable of dealing with any problem. 

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