Train the Trainer – Incident Investigations

10 Incident Investigation Pitfalls to Avoid Investigating near misses and incidents resulting in injuries, property damage, or fatalities is a key part of a successful safety program. Having a team in place to conduct these investigations is key to the usefulness of the investigation and in the prevention of future incidents. Here are 10 investigation pitfalls your investigation team should avoid.

1. Starting Too Late

A common mistake is not beginning the investigation until you find out how seriously a worker is hurt. But waiting even a couple of hours can compromise the integrity of the accident scene […]