MSAC | SAFETY BLOG [Management Systems Audit Consultants]

  ACCIDENT & INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS   OBJECTIVE   The purpose of both accident and incident investigation is to determine what happened and what can be done to prevent  a similar occurrence in future. Certain classes of accidents are required to be investigated in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation.        In this article we will deal with the following key points:     1)  Documentation of accident scene 2)   Conducting interviews 3)   Analyzing facts and determining Surface and Root Causes 4)   Developing recommendations 5)   Writing the report   TIP! The 5 W’s and the H is an easy way remembering to ask coworkers , witnesses or yourself these questions while conducting investigations, inspections or taking statements. 1)   WHAT 2)   WHERE 3)   WHY 4)   WHO 5)   WHEN & H-HOW   Investigation Benefits: 1)  Its evidence and reflect concern for people 2)  It increases production time 3)  It identifies and quantifies