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F R E I G H T T R A N S P O R T L T D ( F T L ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
7.4 Accident Book
Under the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations
1979, an accident book must be kept by employers who employ
more than 10 people. All completed accident sheets must have
a unique number and removed from the book, which will then be
securely filed.

There is an accident book at the FTL Ltd transport office. The
book is for the reporting of all personal injuries, no matter how
minor. There is a strict Company policy that only the person who
has had the accident your line manager or a Director of FTL Ltd
can complete the accident book. The details must be true,
accurate and must be filled in as soon as possible after the accident.

The accident book must be signed by the injured party to agree it is an accurate
description of what happened.

7.5 Near Miss Reporting
The difference between a near miss and an injury is typically a fraction of an
inch or a split second

The Company operate a strict
policy regarding reporting and
investigating any near miss. A
near miss includes but is not
limited to vehicle or plant collision,
an event which has placed any
person employed or otherwise in
danger. This must be reported
immediately to a Director or
Manager and near miss forms
must be completed by scanning the QR code below.

This procedure is not for disciplinary purposes it is to inform the Company so
investigations are then carried out and measures can be put in place to avoid any re-
occurrence. However, in serious circumstances or where repeat incidents occur
disciplinary action may be warranted.

There are a wide variety of activities performed throughout our facilities with the
potential for accidents or hazardous incidents. These activities range from office
working, construction activities, vehicles plant and machinery, hazardous
substances, business and personal travel.

We define an accident as an occurrence that has resulted in an injury to a person, or
in significant environmental impact or equipment damage.

A near miss is an occurrence that has the potential to result in an accident. We believe
that all accidents and near misses are preventable. Studies have shown that for every
accident (causing injury or damage), there are many more near miss incidents that

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