Accident Investigation

Accident Investigation

Thousands of accidents occur throughout the world every day. The failure of people, equipment, supplies, or surroundings to behave or react as expected causes most of them. Accident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. By using the information gained through an investigation, a similar, or perhaps more disastrous, accident may be prevented. It is important to conduct accident investigations with prevention in mind.
Sadly workplaces are exposed to injury causing accidents, to their employees, visitors or others as well as accidents that cause damage or loss of product and or equipment.

There are legislations in place that calls for the reporting of some accidents and it is good practice to have systems in place that investigates all accidents and near misses to prevent a recurrence and determine the root causes.

Reasons to investigate a workplace accident include:

·                              most importantly, to find out the cause of accidents and to prevent similar accidents in the future

·                              to fulfill the legal requirements

·                              to determine the cost of an accident

·                              to determine compliance with applicable safety regulations

·                              to process workers' compensation claims

Our Consultants shall carry out an investigation taking into consideration the following areas

·                              Task

·                              Materials and equipments

·                              Environment

·                              Personal

·                              Management

·                              Company Systems and procedures

On completion of the investigation our consultants shall submit a detailed report containing a step-by-step account of what happened (conclusions) working back from the moment of the accident, listing all possible causes at each step.