SHENA’s Investigation and Response Division (IRD) is mandated to enforce the Workplace, Safety and Health Order, 2009 (WSHO) and the Radiation Protection Act, Chapter 228 (RPA) by conducting investigation and response on reported work-related incidents and radiation matters. Investigation covers gathering of evidence to prove of any breach of the provisions under the WSHO and RPA. In the instance, where there is without reasonable doubt and belief that the Individual, Employer, Occupier, Principal or Duty Holder has by his actions or lack of actions or safety and health measures that breached the laws of the country, SHENA shall work closely with Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to recommend that the legal process for further outcomes.

In the event that an Individual, Employer, Occupier, Principal or Duty Holder is found to be in breach of the legislation, SHENA has other legal instruments that shall or may be applied to ascertain the factuality of investigation findings supported with evidence and relevant documentation. In line with SHENA Act, Chapter 227, Workplace Safety and Health Order, 2009, and Radiation Protection Act, Chapter 228, SHENA may impose a Stop Work Order (SWO) or a Remedial Order (RO).

Purpose of regulatory investigation

• To prevent recurrence.

• To identify learnings; and

• Where appropriate, to seek the truth and prosecute cases where laws have not been complied with.

Incident that requires investigation

• Work-related accident leading to a Fatality

• Accident leading to Serious Injury

• Dangerous Occurrence

• Occupational Diseases

• Major Accident in the Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH) Facilities

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (Incident Reporting) Regulations, 2014, employers, principals/occupiers, licensees, and self-employed workers are required to report:

The completed Initial Incident Notification (IIN) shall be submitted to SHENA through the SHENA’s website.

To know more about Incident Reporting, please refer to Report an Incident