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Employer resources for conducting an investigation
Investigation of Accidents and Diseases (Reference Guide and Workbook) (PDF 1 MB)
This workbook discusses concepts and methods that can help you to implement and perform effective investigations at your workplace. The information and sample forms in the workbook are guidelines.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
Incident Investigation Report, Form 52E40 (PDF 113 KB)
Form for documenting an employer's investigation into a workplace incident. Form is 2 pages; guide to conducting an investigation is 2 pages.
Source: WorkSafeBC
OSH Answers: Accident Investigation
Series of questions and answers for employers and joint committees on how to conduct an investigation into a workplace accident.
Source: CCOHS
Accident Investigation
Introduces the reader to basic accident investigation procedures and describes accident analysis techniques.
Source: OSHA
Fast Facts: How to Investigate an Incident (PDF 160 KB)
Fact sheet (2 pages) briefly outlines seven steps in an investigation.
Source: Ontario Safety Association for Community & Healthcare
What does an accident really cost?
A calculator to help employers find the hidden costs of accidents and injuries.
Source: WorkSafeBC
IAPA Small Business Safety Calculator
A clone of WorkSafeBC's calculator that includes different scenarios to help employers calculate the cost of accidents and injuries.
Source: Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
Accident and Incident Investigations
A PowerPoint training module to assist supervisors to understand their role and responsibilities related to accident investigations.
Source: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Incident Investigation
This interactive program has three modules: 1. Introduction and General Responsibilities; 2. Incident Investigation Overview; 3. Incident Investigation Steps.
Source: Work Safe Alberta
Inspectors Human Factors Toolkit
A set of working notes aimed at introducing human factors into site inspections and investigations at major hazard sites. Covers topics such as safety-critical communications, management of fatigue risks, and organizational change. Download the complete toolkit (85 pages) or selected parts.
Source: Health and Safety Executive, UK
Serious Accident Investigation Chief Investigator's Manual (PDF 294 KB)
This handbook provides essential steps for serious incident investigations, including how to:
- Conduct a comprehensive accident investigation
- Identify the immediate cause of an accident and the root causes that led up to it
- Make recommendations on corrective actions to prevent similar incidents
Source: Bureau of Land Management, US Department of the Interior
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