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(a) in the case of an accident which is notifiable

under regulation 2, immediately after the

occurrence it shall be reported by word of mouth (which includes such a report by means of a telephone) to the Chief Secretary or to any other public officer he may appoint for the purposes of this sub-paragraph;

(b)

as soon as is practicable after the accident

or occurrence, a vritten report, in such form as the Chief Secretary may from time to time determine, shall be completed and delivered to the office of the Chief Secretary.

Chief

Secretary

may direct

inspector to

(1) Where an accident or occurrence which

5. (1)

is notifiable under these regulations has occurred, the

investigate. Chief Secretary may direct an inspector to investigate

the same.

(2) The paramount purpose of such an investigation

is to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident or occurrence with a view to avoiding similar accidents or occurrences in the future, rather than to ascribe blame therefor to any person.

(3) The Chief Secretary may in place of any inspector directed to carry out an investigation under paragraph (1) direct nother inspector to proceed