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719 Fleet Safety Management
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Vehicle Accident Investigations

Accident Investigation Policy

Your company should fully investigate any accident involving company personnel and vehicles.

All accidents involving a company vehicle should be reported immediately.

All accidents involving a company vehicle regardless of the severity should be reported immediately.

The investigation of minor accidents involving company property may be the responsibility of the driver and supervisor only.

The Safety Manager may be in charge of the investigation of accidents involving serious property damage or death to an employee has occurred.

The Safety Manager may also be in charge of accident investigations in which a third party is involved. Management should initiate any other investigations deemed appropriate.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-1. All accidents involving a company vehicle should be reported immediately regardless of _____ .