Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan the investigation
- Clarification of the incident investigation objectives is established in conjunction with relevant personnel, in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
- Investigation timeframes and locations are established in conjunction with relevant personnel
- Required investigation resources are identified and obtained within workplace guidelines
- Collect and analyse information
- All relevant available incident information is obtained and collated to facilitate a detailed and accurate incident analysis
- Interviews are conducted with relevant personnel to establish their recollection of events associated with the incident
- Information is analysed in accordance with the established investigation objectives , based on approved conditions, applicable standards and operational guidelines
- Options for action that lead to recommendations that reduce future risk are generated, in accordance with workplace and/or statutory requirements
- Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken
- Prepare report
- Conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made that will enable a satisfactory resolution of the incident issues, and meet workplace and statutory requirements
- Opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and safety procedures are documented in accordance with standard reporting guidelines
- Documentation is filed and distributed to all relevant parties for consideration and subsequent action