Data collection major incident analysis

This chapter has adopted a broad perspective on data collection and incident analysis methods. Both qualitative and quantitative aspects of data collection have been addressed, and data collection approaches have been described for use with large numbers of relatively low-cost incidents or infrequently occurring major accidents. 

Data Collection Procedures for Major Incident Analysis... 

This section provides information on the personnel who should be involved in data collection and the design of reporting forms. The specific data needs for major incident analyses are discussed, together with the storage and retrieval of data for the purpose of analysis. 

BLS began collecting additional information on the major injuries in the form of worker and incident characteristics. At that time, BLS also initiated a separate CFOI to review events more effectively than had been possible in the previous survey. The CFOl database can be used to do statistical analysis for fatalities by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes. The CFOl fatality data is presented in several different categories as shown below ... 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupation Injury and Illness Classification Manual provides a much more detailed breakout of the type data that is most useful in analysis of occupational incidents. The four major areas of data that the BLS believes are important to collect during review or investigation of occupational safety and health incidents are Nature, Part of Body Affected, Source, and Event or Exposure. The following provide more detailed information with regard to the content of these data sources ... 

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