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Accident Investigation
An accident investigation form structures the enquiry into why something happened — the sequence, the contributing factors, and the corrective actions that follow.
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What problem it solves
Investigations that stop at 'operator error' fix nothing and the same incident recurs. This format pushes past the immediate cause toward the conditions that allowed it.
Who it is for
Supervisors, safety officers and managers conducting a post-incident investigation.
What the document covers
- Incident summary and sequence of events
- Immediate and underlying contributing factors
- Evidence gathered and people interviewed
- Corrective actions with owners and dates
- Close-out verification
How to use it
Start it promptly while the scene and recollections are fresh, and track the corrective actions to closure rather than filing it.
Limitations to be aware of
An investigation establishes what happened and what to change. It is not a disciplinary process and should not be conflated with one.
This is general information. A template provides a structured starting point and does not by itself create legal compliance. What your organisation and site require comes from the applicable legislation and a competent practitioner.
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