Accident investigation and analysis

Introduction

Many organisations and companies take extensive proactive measures to identify, evaluate and reduce occupational risks. However, despite these efforts things still go wrong and unintended events occur. After a major incident or accident, conducting an accident investigation is generally the next step. A thorough accident or incident investigation may uncover a wealth of knowledge about safety management practices in the organisation. Previously overlooked weaknesses in safety management or safety culture may be uncovered, as well as underestimated risks, unknown risks or insufficient control over known risks.Government agencies may or may not be…