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Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements

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To try and
Identify where and how risks arise and to prevent reoccurrence to ensure the organisation is
operating in compliance with legal requirements
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Wear appropriate PPE at all times
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Follow instructions from my superiors
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Confined Spaces
Regulation 1997
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Control of Noise at Work
Regulations 2005
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Personal Protective Equipment at
Work Regulations 1992
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Only when
you are fully trained you are allowed to use equipment where there is a specific risk
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Regulation 4 (3) requires that work on or near to an
electrical system ‘Shall be carried out in such a manner as not to give rise, so far as is
reasonably practicable, to danger’
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In my role as an Electrical Engineer sometimes this is unavoidable
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Appropriate PPE must be worn such as rubber gloves, rubber mats and insulated
tools and testing equipment
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The second person in place can remove the effected person
from the power source - however employees should know how to do this safely without
harming themselves in the process
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Safety locks need to be put in place with unique keys so
that the power apparatus cannot be inadvertently re-energised
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Also, safety notices
should be put in place showing that work is being carried out
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It is our responsibility as an employee to
make full and proper use of personal hearing protectors provided by our employers and report
any defects on the hearing protection provided
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In our Engineering Workshop there is PPE provided such as safety goggles to
protect workers eyes from activities which include drilling, sawing and filing
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The seven main groups of hazardous substances are as follows:
Explosive (Symbol: exploding bomb)
Flammable (Symbol: flame)

Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
Oxidising (Symbol: flame over circle)
Corrosive (Symbol: Corrosion)
Acute toxicity (Symbol: Skull and crossbones)
Hazardous to the environment (Symbol: Dead tree and fish)

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Once the hazardous properties of a substance or mixture have been identified, they need to
be classified accordingly
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This is done by labelling the substance or mixture in accordance with CLP before placing it on
the market, when:
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The substance or mixture is classified as hazardous
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The article has explosive properties
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The
label should be firmly attached to one or more of the packaging’s surfaces and has to include
the following:
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The name, address and telephone number of the supplier
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The nominal quantity of a substance or mixture in packages made available to the
general public (unless this quantity is specified elsewhere on the package)
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Product identifiers
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Where applicable, hazard pictograms, signal words, hazard statements, precautionary
statements and supplemental information required by other legislation
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Certain labelling exemptions apply e
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to substances and mixtures
contained in packaging that is small (typically less than 125 ml) or is otherwise difficult to label
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3 of Annex I to the CLP Regulation
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The packaging of a hazardous chemical must be designed, constructed and fastened so that

Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
the contents cannot escape at any time
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Replaceable fastening devices must allow repeated
refastening without the contents escaping
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Packaging must not have a similar presentation
or a design used for foodstuff or animal feedstuff or medicinal or cosmetic products
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It is an employer's duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees who might
be affected by their business
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Risk
assessments are carried out that address all risks that may cause harm in our workplace
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The risk assessments are easily accessible located on or around the machinery
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Training is provided by our work foreman before
anyone can use the machines by themselves
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When assistance is required we
consult our foreman or team leader
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In order to manage workplace health and safety and help
prevent accidents and sickness absence, it’s important to identify, monitor and reduce the risk
associated with workplace hazards
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Some
hazards are more likely to be present in some workplaces than others, and depending on the
work that you do, there will be hazards that are more or less relevant to your business
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At our company the main hazards are as follows:
Physical hazards such as cuts, vibration, noise, slips, skin irritation, repetitive movement,
manual handling poor body positioning, falling from height, trips and falls
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Also
Hazard of electrocution in our High Voltage test bay area and battery bays when connection is
taking place
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It is our responsibility to act respectful in our working environment and work in a safe manner
and not affect the safety and health of others
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I must co-operate with my
mangers/supervisors and co-workers
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It is my responsibility to follow the training I have received when using tools
and equipment
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I
need to make sure they are no trailing wires and I keep doorways and exits clear to avoid trips
and falls
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Materials such as dust being inhaled while cutting and swarf flying into eyes
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Working at height and falling when on ladders when working on bigger transformers such as a
2MVA system or when installing tray work on site or in the energy storage battery containers
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Excessive loud noise when equipment and tools are being used
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Not following proper procedures and regulations exposes you and others around you to risks
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Hazards identified that become risks are controlled by putting in place control measures such
as risk assessments
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We rate the severity 1 to 5 with 1= No
injury and 5= Death
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By
multiplying them together we get our risk rating
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We can see by looking at the initial risk rating of
each hazard that it is higher than the risk rating once control measures are in place
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For example only trained personnel should be allowed to operate the equipment, guards put in
place and full PPE worn
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First Aid Kits are located in the Stores office with is located on the workshop floor and in the
open plan offices on the ground and first floor
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We have hand protection cream station on the workshop to apply lotion before work,
to clean and to protect afterwards
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When an accident occurs to anyone on the company property it must be reported in the
accident book, this is located in the stores office on the workshop floor
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For example if a malfunction occurs on our pillar drill and no-one reported it, the next
person to go and use that equipment is unaware of the potential dangers and could be

Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
seriously injured
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Once I noticed there was a small leak in the
workshop and reported it especially because it was in close vicinity to our test bay
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These are located near the exits and scattered around in various parts of the building
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I was shown
the locations of the fire exits, push-glass fire alarms and assembly point located in the
company car park
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The alarm is automated
to contact the fire department
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When at the assembly point the Fire
Safety Marshall will read out the names of all the employees on the sign in boards to check
they are in attendance
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If you forget to sign out and a fire alarm is raised there is chance the fire
department could be risking their lives going into the building trying to find you
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The common causes of fires
are Faulty Electrics, loose wires and plugs, Flammable and Combustible Materials and human
error
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To help prevent fires from happening we are advised the following:
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Keep your work area free of waste paper, rubbish and other items that can easily catch
fire
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Don't overload your circuits
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Keep heat producing equipment away from anything that might burn
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We are provided safety boots and knee pads
that we must wear at all times
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This includes the above and for example: hard hat, rubber mats and insulated tools
and testing equipment
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At all employee's are required to go on a manual handling safety course when starting their
employment and I have also been on a Passport to Safety Course where manual handling was
discussed in detail
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Proper technique to safely lift and carry loads:
• Hug the load
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Bending at the waist and extending your torso out
over a load to pick it up will strain your back
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Bring the object you're lifting as close to your body as possible
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Make sure your feet, knees, and torso are pointed toward the load when you're ready to
lift
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Tighten your stomach muscles and tuck your
tailbone as you prepare to lift
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• Bend your knees
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This helps maintain your
center of balance and lets the strong muscles in your legs do the work of lifting while
protecting your back
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Gradually straighten your legs to a standing position to lift the load
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Don't turn or twist while lifting! Twisting and lifting at the same
time can overload your spine and lead to serious injury
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As you carry the load, change direction with your feet, not by
twisting your body
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When you're ready to set the load down, have your feet pointed
toward the load
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Gradually bend your knees and keep your back
straight as you set down the load
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Correct use of this and guide to using our crane is as follows:
• Periodically read the manual and review the rules
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• Examine the load chain for damage or twists, or the wire rope for kinks or fraying
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If it's out of shape, don't use it
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• Don't try to lift more than the hoist rating
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• Avoid shock loads
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Bring the chain or wire to a taut
position before lifting
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• Avoid snagging a load while lifting
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• Balance a load carefully
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• Be sure your load is secure so that nothing can slip out and cause damage or injury
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• Never use the load chain or wire rope for a sling and make sure the load chain or rope is
straight
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• Don't bend the rope or chain over sharp edges
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• Never get help to lift something with a chain block
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• Don't use a pipe cheater on a lever hoist
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Don't let it get out of the grooves

Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
and pile upon itself
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• Never leave a suspended load unattended
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• Never carry a
load over another person
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• Never lift people with a hoist
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Push, don't
pull
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Effective workplace housekeeping:
Prevent slips, trips and falls
To help prevent slip, trip and fall the following should be applied:
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Report and clean up spills and leaks
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Consider installing mirrors and warning signs to help with blind spots
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Consider installing anti-slip flooring in areas that can’t always be cleaned
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Work area should be free of projecting nails, splinters, holes and loose boards
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We should follow these precautionary measures for fire safety:
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Keep combustible materials in the work area only in amounts needed for the job
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Store quick-burning, flammable materials in designated locations away from
ignition sources
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Change clothes if
contamination occurs
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Stairwell doors should be
kept closed
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Keep materials at least 18 inches away from automatic sprinklers, fire
extinguishers and sprinkler controls
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Clearance of 3 feet is required between piled material and the
ceiling
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Hazards in electrical areas should be reported, and work orders should be
issued to fix them
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Other tips include stacking boxes and materials straight up and down to keep them
from falling
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Also, refrain from stacking objects in areas where workers walk
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Clear clutter
A cluttered workplace can lead to ergonomics issues and possible injuries because workers

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have less space to move
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Keep aisles, stairways, emergency
exits, electrical panels and doors clear of clutter, and purge untidy areas
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Reduces overall tool cost through maintenance
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Materials dont get damaged thus
saving money for the company
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Other factors to explain why it is important is
as follows:
Flammable Materials
Materials that are highly flammable require special handling
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Flammable gases are
to be kept in a separate, well-ventilated area
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These can be stored only in a
specially constructed room that is able to contain a fire for one to two hours
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Chemicals and Other Hazardous Materials
All chemicals, including cleaning materials, should be kept in their original containers or in
properly labeled containers of an appropriate type
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Chemicals must be stored where there is no public access
and where tipping or breaking can’t happen, such as secure shelves inside a locked cupboard
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Machinery and Equipment
Machinery such as forklifts such must be kept in a safe location where it is protected from
unauthorized access, weather and accidental damage
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All equipment should be turned off when
not in use
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Check the area frequently for
such leaks and clean them up immediately if any are found, as these represent significant fall
hazards for employees
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Accidents/Incidents tend to be complex and very rarely result from one single factor
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Reporting and recording accidents/incidents in the workplace are imperative to the employer
and employee
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The information gathered helps the
Local Authority and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to identify where and how risks

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arise and to prevent reoccurrence and prevent further pain and suffering to employees, and to
ensure the organisation is operating in compliance with legal requirements
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In this way, it is possible to learn from such incidents so that workers are
protected from harm
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When an accident/incident occurs it is vital the area where the accident took place should be
left untouched to gather evidence
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Also, identify any unsafe conditions, acts or procedures
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Improvements should then be put in to place to avoid accidents/incidents, for example: - PPE
requirements being forced into place, faulty equipment/safety guards repaired safety signs put
in hazardous areas and to provide training if required
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This will inevitably improve work
process and production thus saving the organisation money in the long run, because paying
out compensation claims or fines are extremely expensive
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For example, if a piece of machinery or other equipment causes a minor
accident, that equipment is clearly unsafe and someone could get injured
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When an Accident or Incident occurs it needs reporting as soon as possible, even a near miss
and incident that does not necessarily cause any harm/damage still needs reporting and
investigating
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Employees should know where it is
located and the reporting procedure, the employer is then required to investigate
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For
example: Date, time, and specific location of incident
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determines whether due care was observed throughout the process leading up to the incident,
openly show the commitment of the organization that an adequate investigation system is in
place
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