Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention (SIF)
Definition of Serious Injury: Any injury or illness that resulted in…
- Life-threatening injury or illness: One that if not immediately addressed is likely to lead to the death of the affected individual, and will usually require the intervention and/or external emergency response personnel to provide life-sustaining support. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Laceration or crushing injuries that results in significant blood loss
- An injury involving damage to the brain or spinal cord
- An event which requires the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or an external defibrillator
- Chest or abdominal trauma affecting vital organs
- Severe burns
- Life-altering injury or illness: One that results in permanent or long-term impairment or loss of use of an internal organ, body function, or body part. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Significant head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
- Amputations
- Broken or fractured bones
Please share the importance of reporting Near Miss Good Catches with your co-workers and by tracking the amount of SIF prevented, we can assure a safer workplace for all of us.