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AIM : Getting Started 4
AIM - Type and Category Tables
AIM classes accidents, incidents and near misses into two levels of classification these being Types and Categories.
(also refer to AIM's flow diagram for a basic design input layout)
Types and Categories can be located in the Admin and Support ribbon.
Types are the major classification, and AIM is distributed three types as standard, these being;
1. Accidents
2. Incidents
3. Near-miss
Example of the various meanings given to accidents, incidents and near-misses;
ACCIDENT: An undesired event that results in harm to people damage to property or loss of property.
INCIDENT: is a relatively insignificant event that MIGHT have serious consequences. In incidents, there is neither serious injury nor death but might be some damage involved.
NEAR MISS: is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage - but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality or damage.
Categories are used to classify the various kind of accidents, incidents and near misses that can occur an AIM is distributed with over 50 as standard. These can be added to, amended or delete to suit the user's workplace / industry requirements. Categories are also used within AIM to provide a statistical overview of areas that may warrant management influence to reduce accident figures.
