Incident Investigation
RCA, 5-Why, fishbone, reporting and lessons learnt.
- Accident and Incident Investigation, FMEA and Risk Assessment
210-slide training deck. Covers why and how to investigate accidents and near misses, the accident ratio pyramids, and the causation model (immediate and basic causes). It also co…
- 5 Why Analysis – History & Methodology
A concise visual guide explaining the history, methodology, worked example, rules, strengths and limitations of the 5 Why Root Cause Analysis technique.
- 5 Why Root Cause Analysis – Worksheet
A practical 5 Why Root Cause Analysis worksheet for identifying root causes, validating causal chains and developing corrective and preventive actions.
- Accident Investigation Techniques – Second Edition
A comprehensive reference on accident investigation covering accident theories, evidence gathering, analytical techniques, causal factors, corrective actions, reporting and lesson…
- Accident Investigation Techniques – Theory & Concepts
Study deck covering accident theory, causation models, root cause analysis, analytical techniques, corrective actions and accident prevention.
- Accident and Incident Investigation Guide (Based on HSE HSG245)
A comprehensive guide on workplace accident and incident investigation based on HSE HSG245. This document explains the investigation process, root cause analysis, immediate and un…
- Safety Incident Report Form – Incident Recording, Investigation and Preventive Actions
A practical Excel-based Safety Incident Report Form for recording workplace incidents, identifying contributing factors, documenting immediate actions and planning preventive meas…
- Accident Investigation – OSHA/HSE/DC Safety Training Handbook
A 55-page accident investigation training handbook covering accident causes, investigation principles, evidence collection, witness interviews, root-cause analysis, corrective act…
- FIELD QUESTION BANK FOR INCIDENTS, SITE VISITS, AND SAFETY STANDARDS – Ask How, Not Whether
A practical field question bank for accident and incident investigations, safety site visits, unsafe-work interventions, and worker conversations aimed at improving safety standar…
- CAPA vs Capability – Did We Just Close the Action or Transform the Organization?
An 8-page OLI Executive Insight explaining the difference between closing corrective actions and building lasting organizational capability through learning, stronger systems, imp…
- Accident/Incident Prevention Techniques – Second Edition
A comprehensive 299-page occupational safety and health reference covering accident and incident prevention, safety management programs, accident investigation, hazard recognition…
- Incident Reports – U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), Volume 3, July 2025
A 62-page incident report published by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), covering 30 accidental chemical release events reported under the Accidental…
- Policy for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Incident Investigations
A 9-page corporate policy defining the safe and controlled use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) throughout the incident investigatio…
- Artificial Intelligence – A Sharp Tool for Process Safety
A 24-page presentation by Simon Casey exploring how Artificial Intelligence can support process safety and incident investigations through structured analysis, evidence comparison…
- Incident [Accident] Investigations – A Guide for Employers
An OSHA guide explaining a systematic approach to investigating workplace incidents, injuries, illnesses and near misses. It focuses on preserving evidence, collecting information…
- Incident Prevention – Occupational Hazards, Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions and Risk Control
A 41-page illustrated HSE training presentation explaining the causes of workplace incidents, occupational hazards, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and risk exposure. It covers haz…
- From Incident Recording to Incident Assurance – A Practical SWOT and Gap-Analysis Framework
A practical management white paper presenting a SWOT and gap-analysis framework for improving incident-management systems. It focuses on moving beyond incident reporting and admin…
- Cause Analysis Manual – Incident Investigation Method & Techniques
A comprehensive manual providing a structured seven-step methodology for investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Furnace Explosion and Fire at Shell Polymers – Monaca, Pennsylvania
A 70-page U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) investigation report examining the June 4, 2025 furnace explosion and fire at Shell Polymers Monaca in Pennsylv…
- Accident Investigation – Workplace Incident Analysis, Root Cause Identification and Corrective Actions
A 36-page training guide published by Oregon OSHA covering systematic workplace accident investigation. It explains evidence collection, accident scene preservation, witness inter…
- Incident Reports – U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), Volume 2, March 12, 2025
A 54-page incident report published by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), documenting 25 accidental chemical release events reported under the Accident…
- Imperial Sugar Dust Explosion Case Study (2008)
On February 7, 2008, a devastating sugar dust explosion at Imperial Sugar Company, Georgia, killed 14 workers and injured 36 others. The incident was caused by combustible sugar d…
- Case Study – Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion (USA, 2008)
A case study of the 2008 Imperial Sugar refinery explosion in Georgia, USA, examining combustible sugar dust hazards, explosion causes, safety management failures, and key lessons…
- Definition of a Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) – Guidance and Decision Tree
A 9-page guidance document issued by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), dated 19 May 2026. It defines actual and potential Serious Injury and Fatality (…
- Fire During Hot Work at Evergreen Packaging Paper Mill – CSB Investigation Report
A CSB investigation report examining a fatal fire during FRP maintenance work inside a confined space at a paper mill. The report identifies failures in hot work hazard recognitio…
- Buncefield EMAG report
Investigation report of the Buncefield disaster