Incident Investigation Basics | 4-Step Systems Approach Explained

Описание: In this video, we begin our Incident Investigation Training Series, this is the first video of this series, where you will learn the fundamentals of incident investigation using a 4-Step Systems Approach recommended by OSHA and HSE (UK).

00:00 Introduction
00:46 Which Incidents Must Be Investigated?
03:12 Investigate Programs, Not Behavior
06:48 Establish an Incident Investigation Program
08:31 Who Should Investigate Incidents?
09:22 Four-Step Systems Approach
10:49 Step 1 – Preserve & Document the Scene
12:28 Step 2 – Collect Information
14:11 Step 3 – Determine the Root Cause
15:59 Step 4 – Implement Corrective Actions
17:26 Conclusion



This session explains:
✔ Which incidents must be investigated (including near misses)
✔ Why incident investigations are critical for accident prevention
✔ How to respond immediately after an incident
✔ How to identify root causes instead of blaming individuals
✔ How to implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence

🔹 The 4-Step Incident Investigation Approach:

1️⃣ Preserve & Document the Scene
2️⃣ Collect Relevant Information
3️⃣ Determine Root Causes (Ask “Why?”)
4️⃣ Implement Corrective Actions

This training is ideal for:

Safety Officers & HSE Professionals

NEBOSH / IOSH Students

Supervisors & Site Managers

Engineers & Safety Representatives

Remember: Incidents are preventable when systems are fixed, not when people are blamed.

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