A. Perform Accident Trend Analysis

• Identify top cost and severity contributors
• Identify top frequency causes
• Create reduction targets

B. Examine Current Accident Investigation Process

• Are investigations conducted?
• Are corrective actions recommended?
• Identify areas for improvement or upgrade or establish the basis for initiation of accident investigations

C. Determine Desired Outcomes

• Accident investigations determine how and why failures occur
• Use information gained to help prevent a similar or perhaps a more serious accident from occurring
• Identification of root cause
• Exposure of errors in the process that may have contributed to the accident
• Provide basis for elimination of identified hazards
• Decrease accident rates and workers\' compensation costs
• Provide information for correction of unsafe acts or unsafe conditions
• Make clearly articulated recommendations for prevention of future accidents

D. Prepare Training Program for Identified Investigators

• How to identify root causes
• What are at risk behaviors
• How to identify workplace deficiencies
• Identification of short-cuts or deviations from established procedures
• Rule and/or Policy enforcement
• Interviewing skills (who, what, where, when, why and how)
  • Who was involved or contributed to the accident?
  • Who witnessed the accident?
  • What actions and/or conditions led up to the accident?
  • Where did the accident happen?
  • Why did the accident happen?
  • When did the accident happen?

E. Corrective Action Process

• Establish and explain the corrective action process
• Establish safety rules and policies and train the investigators
• Determine if you wish to have a return to work program and train your investigators in how the program works

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