A safety investigation report includes a detailed analysis of an incident, its root cause, and the corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The incident investigation team typically performs the following steps:

1. Scene management and assessment to secure the area and ensure safety. 2. Witness management to provide support, limit interaction between witnesses, and conduct interviews. 3. Investigation and data collection. 4. Data analysis to identify root causes. 5. Reporting findings and recommendations. [1]

Following the investigation, the organization should:

1. Develop a plan for corrective action. 2. Implement the plan. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective action. 4. Make changes for continual improvement. [1]

The written report should describe who was involved, where the accident occurred, when it happened, and what caused it. It should also provide specific recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents in the future. [3]

Management is responsible for acting on the report's recommendations, with the health and safety committee monitoring the progress of these actions. [2]

Follow-up actions include:

• Responding to the recommendations, explaining what can and cannot be done.
• Developing a timetable for corrective actions.
• Monitoring the completion of scheduled actions.
• Checking the condition of injured worker(s).
• Educating and training other workers at risk.
• Re-orienting worker(s) on their return to work. [2]