Workplace Incident Investigation Topics
Employers should always investigate all incidents in which a worker was or could have been injured to learn from what happened to prevent future occurrences.
Traumatic Incident and the Dangers of Caught-in Hazards
This traumatic incident was a crushed-by death that should have never happened. Safety training, safety meetings, and safety procedures do save lives.
Why Workers Should Never Enter an Unprotected Trench
Safety training should be adequate enough so all excavation workers understand why they should never enter an unprotected trench for their own safety.
Construction Worker Dies After Tragic Struck-by Incident
When workers are assigned to tasks in the vicinity of moving vehicles, the employer should require pre-work safety meetings for all employees on site.
Crushed-by Wood Chipper Machine Maintenance Incident
Wood chippers are dangerous, but this tragedy didn't happen the way you think. Lessons Learned reminder to always inspect heavy equipment prior to use.
Effective Root Cause Analysis for Incident Prevention Success
Learn more about how an effective root cause analysis during an incident investigation can prevent future incidents and improve workplace safety.