Conducting an Accident Investigation
Course 102
Safety Certified Supervisor Series

MODULE 3: CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS

Cooperation

Cooperation not intimidation is the key to a successful accident investigation interview. It's very counterproductive to give the impression in any way that can be interpreted by the interviewee as trying to establish blame. The purpose of the accident interview is to uncover additional information about the hazardous conditions, unsafe work practices, and related system weaknesses that contributed to the accident. Consequently, it's very important that effective techniques to establish a cooperative atmosphere be used by the interviewer during the process.

What might be the results if a cooperative climate during the interview process is not established? Will the results be what was intended, or something very different? What do you think. Complete the assignment.