Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the benefits to my Company of participating in the IRIS database system?

A: Participating in IRIS will provide your company with access to a comprehensive incident database system and a range of trend analysis reports and graphs. This includes the ability to benchmark your performance against the industry. By participating you will also be making a valuable contribution to future injury prevention analysis and safety improvement initiatives.

Q: What if my Company already has an incident database?

A: You will be able to export data files into the IRIS system from your existing database, thereby removing the need for double entry. This means you will easily be able to get all the benefits of the IRIS system with minimal data manipulation.

Q: Can I enter data directly into the IRIS system?

A: Yes, you can either enter you data on an individual incident basis or export blocks of data from existing databases.

Q: Can I use the IRIS system as my one and only incident database?

A: Yes, it has been designed to be used as a Company’s one and only database, no matter what size of company, or as a specialist comparative database if a Company already has its own incident database.

Q: Can other Companies identify my Companies level of performance?

A: No, the database is configured in such a way that you will only be able to identify and access your own data. All other Companies data will be combined as the “industry average” against which your own Companies data can be compared.

Q: What Reports will the system generate?

A: The system currently generates a number of standard reports outlining Key H&S Performance Indicators for your Company and allows these to be benchmarked against the Industry Average.

Q: Can I look at other Companies data for benchmarking purposes?

A: Yes, but only with the agreement of the member Companies.

Q: Can I create reports to suit my company's specific reporting needs?

A: Yes, an Export facility allows you to extract your own or industry data from the database for analysis. You have control over the fields selected.

Q: Who should I contact if I want more information or ‘troubleshooting’ support?

A: There is an IRIS Reference Manual available as a pdf document on the web site, and you can also contact database administrator, Lesley Gousmett at 07 349 4727 or E-Mail or application manager, Pat Kirk on 0272 463 548