3.5 External Incident Notification There are legislative requirements related to notification of incidents to external regulators. At client premises, all notifiable incidents must be communicated to external regulators by the Client Sponsor or Supervisor. Incidents on Gastech premises must be notified to external regulators by the Gastech Director. 3.6 Incident Investigation Team Table 1 is a guide to assist in selection of the Incident Investigation Team. Table 1: Guidance for Investigation Team Selection Incident Category Team Composition Serious Gastech Director Gastech Supervisor External Specialist Moderate Gastech Supervisor Selected employees/contactors Minor Gastech Supervisor Selected employees/contractors 3.7 Incident Investigation This section provides guidance on effective incident investigation. The level of detail to be assessed will be dependent on the circumstances of the incident and classification. 3.7.1 Evidence and Data Collection Evidence and data collection involves collection of physical data, incident data, witness statements, and records of interview. Investigation Team Leaders must ensure that a clear plan is in place for data collection. This plan must include, dependent on the type of incident and classification: a list of people to be interviewed, interview schedule and assigned interviewers a prepared list of (open ended) interview questions requirements for documentation, eg: Process and Instrument Diagrams Process Flow Diagrams Work Instructions and Operating Instructions Job Safety Analyses External regulations
3.5 External Incident Notification There are legislative requirements related to notification of incidents to external regulators. At client premises, all notifiable incidents must be communicated to external regulators by the Client Sponsor or Supervisor. Incidents on Gastech premises must be notified to external regulators by the Gastech Director. 3.6 Incident Investigation Team Table 1 is a guide to assist in selection of the Incident Investigation Team. Table 1: Guidance for Investigation Team Selection Incident Category Team Composition Serious Gastech Director Gastech Supervisor External Specialist Moderate Gastech Supervisor Selected employees/contactors Minor Gastech Supervisor Selected employees/contractors 3.7 Incident Investigation This section provides guidance on effective incident investigation. The level of detail to be assessed will be dependent on the circumstances of the incident and classification. 3.7.1 Evidence and Data Collection Evidence and data collection involves collection of physical data, incident data, witness statements, and records of interview. Investigation Team Leaders must ensure that a clear plan is in place for data collection. This plan must include, dependent on the type of incident and classification: a list of people to be interviewed, interview schedule and assigned interviewers a prepared list of (open ended) interview questions requirements for documentation, eg: Process and Instrument Diagrams Process Flow Diagrams Work Instructions and Operating Instructions Job Safety Analyses External regulations
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