1.1 In this guide, criteria are established for recording serious incident and fatality (SIF) events other than work-related SIF injuries and illnesses covered in Guide E2920. Recording and comparing these incidents can aid in continuously improving management systems; identifying and preventing serious incidents; measuring organizational performance; evaluating safety, environmental protection, and business continuity programs; and ensuring consistency in international comparisons and benchmarking. The measurement system is intended to be precise, accurate, resistant to manipulation, meaningful for safety evaluations, and suitable for global accountability.
1.2 Objectives:
1.2.1 Establish a standardized and objective framework for recording serious incidents,
1.2.2 Facilitate the use of serious event rates as a means of evaluating programs designed to control such events, and
1.2.3 Provide a foundation for meaningful comparison of serious event rates across industries and countries.
1.3 This guide outlines the definitions and procedures necessary to maintain records of serious incidents.
1.4 Key elements of this guide include:
1.4.1 Defining serious incident events,
1.4.2 Categorizing severity levels of serious incident events, and
1.4.3 Specifying methods for calculating serious incident event rates.
1.5 Units\u2014The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
| ASTM International | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | ASTM E3519-26 |
| Product Name | Standard Guide for Recording Serious Incident and Fatality (SIF) Events (Other Than Employee Work-Related Injury and Illness) |
