Information

  • Accident - Incident - Near Miss
    Investigation Form

  • Audit Title

  • Document No.

  • Project

  • Project number

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

  • Who was involved?

  • Reported to Supervisor?

Causation

  • Date

  • Time

  • Immediate or direct causes.
    Immediate direct causes of accidents/incidents may be attributed to substandard practices or substandard conditions. Immediate direct causes are symptoms of deeper problems.

    Substandard Practices
    - Is "any departure from an accepted, normal, or correct procedure or practice that permits the occurrence of an accident/incident."

    Substandard condition
    - Is "any hazardous arrangement which, if left uncorrected, may lead to an accident/incident."

  • What was the immediate or direct cause?

  • Underlying or indirect causes.

    The following maybe used as a guide:
    - Worker unsuitable for assignment
    - Lack of adequate training
    - Safe job procedure not developed
    - Safe job procedure not followed or enforced
    - Safety equipment not provided
    - Lack of proper instruction
    - Deliberate disregard for safety regulation
    - Lack of regular safety inspection
    - Hazards not recognized
    - Lack of maintenance system
    - Lack of a lock out system
    - Substandard design
    - Use of drugs / alcohol

  • What were the underlying or indirect causes?

  • Was a hazard assessment done?

  • Why was a hazard assessment not completed?

  • Did the hazard assessment recognize the hazard?

  • Was training given for the task?

  • Describe the training worker received for assigned task.

  • Explain why training was not given.

  • Was instructions provided before the near miss?

  • What instructions have been provided?

  • Explain why training was not given.

  • Were cautions given?

  • What cautions were given?

  • Explain why training was not given.

Prevention and Recommendations

  • How can similar scenarios be prevented in the future?

  • Recommendations for further action

  • Recommendations completed by:

  • When will the recommendations be completed?

Accident - Incident - Near Miss Scene

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Sign off

  • Worker

  • Supervisor

  • Reviewed by senior management.

  • Date:

  • Comments or recommendations.

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