Citation

Vuorio S. J. Occup. Accid. 1982; 4(2-4): 281-290.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

According to an agreement reached between the central labour market organizations and the Federation of Accident Insurance Institutions in 1971, investigations are carried out in the case of serious accidents at work. The investigation aims at determining the technical, human and medical reasons that caused the occupational accident.The investigations are carried out under the quidance and supervision of the Consultative Board of the Federation of Accident Insurance Institutions. The Consultative Board appoints The Board of Directors for the investigation.The Board of Directors consists of four members, each member having a personal substitute. There are representatives of the employers' organizations and labour organizations, as well as the accident insurance institutions, on the Board.In addition, a separate board, the Board of Investigators, is set up for each investigation. The members of the Board are chosen from experts in the branch concerned.An occupational accident is investigated when it results in the death of two persons or more, or in the injury of several persons. Cases where several persons have been in danger are also investigated. Since 1971 44 occupational accidents have been investigated.The results of the investigations are intended for distribution to such establishments and authorities that can make use of them, such as industrial enterprises and legislators as well as those who plan instruction books and train persons for tasks related to labour protection.