What is Accident Investigation?
Professional accident investigation should be more than a description of what happened. It needs to address why the accident happened and what can be done to prevent reoccurrence. This module will take you through established processes of Timeline Analysis, 5 Whys and Fishbone to help identify root causes and underlying system failures.
Evidence management functionalities allow for the secure capture and storage of witness statements, photographs, CCTV videos, and documents. Chain of custody tracking helps maintain evidence integrity for possible legal proceedings.
Investigation reports are automatically created from the captured data, saving hours of administrative time and ensuring consistency and completeness. Corrective actions are tracked through to verified closure, providing evidence of effective incident management to regulators and insurers.
Regulatory Compliance
- • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2
- • RIDDOR 2013 - Investigation and record keeping requirements
- • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulation 5
- • ISO 45001:2018 Clause 10.2 - Incident investigation
Key Benefits
Reduce investigation time by 60% through structured templates
Identify root causes rather than surface-level symptoms
Legal defensibility through robust evidence collection and chain of custody
Prevent recurrence by implementing effective corrective actions
Demonstrate due diligence to regulators, insurers, and legal representatives
Consistent investigation quality regardless of investigator experience
Features & Capabilities
Guided investigation templates based on HSE methodology
Root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Bow-Tie, Timeline)
Secure evidence vault with chain of custody tracking
Witness statement collection with electronic signatures
Automated report generation with customisable templates
Corrective action register with tracking through to closure
How It Works
Assign qualified investigator immediately following incident notification
Collect evidence including photos, statements, and documents with chain of custody
Apply root cause analysis methodology to identify underlying system failures
Generate comprehensive investigation report from collected data
Create and track corrective actions to closure with verification
Frequently asked questions
- What is Accident Investigation?
- Formal investigation process including root cause, witness interviews, evidence gathering and follow-up of corrective actions.
- How does Accident Investigation work?
- Assign qualified investigator immediately following incident notification. Collect evidence including photos, statements, and documents with chain of custody. Apply root cause analysis methodology to identify underlying system failures. Generate comprehensive investigation report from collected data. Create and track corrective actions to closure with verification.
- What are the main benefits of Accident Investigation?
- Reduce investigation time by 60% through structured templates. Identify root causes rather than surface-level symptoms. Legal defensibility through robust evidence collection and chain of custody. Prevent recurrence by implementing effective corrective actions.
- Which regulations does Accident Investigation help you comply with?
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2. RIDDOR 2013 - Investigation and record keeping requirements. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Regulation 5. ISO 45001:2018 Clause 10.2 - Incident investigation.
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