Investigations and causes of incidents

Investigations shouid be ied by iine managers or other peopie with sufficient status and knowiedge to make recommendations that wiii be respected by the organization. The person to iead many investigations wiii be the site manager or supervisor of the person/area invoived because they  

The investigation shouid be carried out as soon as possibie after the incident to aiiow the maximum amount of information to be obtained. There may be difficulties which should be considered in setting up the investigation quickly - If, for example, the victim is removed from the site of the accident, or if there is a lack of a particular expert. An immediate investigation is advantageous because  

Consideration should be given to asking the person to return to the site for the accident investigation if they are 

There are four basic elements to a sound investigation  

3 compare the information with acceptable industry and company standards and legal requirements to draw conclusions 

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