Conducting an Accident Investigation
Course 102
Safety Certified Supervisor Series

MODULE 7: WRITING THE REPORT

The Accident Report Form

• Section I. Background
• Section II. Description of the accident
• Section III. Findings
• Section IV. Recommendations
• Section V. Summary
• Section VI. Review and Follow-Up Actions
• Section VII. Attachment

Section IV. Recommendations (continued)

• Sample recommendations that correct primary surface causes
• Sample recommendations that correct secondary surface causes
• Sample recommendations that correct implementation and design root causes

Solving implementation weaknesses is accomplished by improving system design. These recommendations address improvements to written safety management system and specific program policies and plans that correct inadequate implementation of processes and procedures. Recommendations may include improvements in more than one of the seven safety management system element areas discussed earlier. In most instances, safety committees and/or safety coordinators will be involved in this process. Draft policies, plans, procedures are developed and forwarded to upper management for approval.

• Review and improve the safety training plan to ensure it includes machine guarding, lockout/ tagout, and hazard reporting procedures. Benefit: Ensures the safety training plan addresses affected employee responsibilities regarding machine guarding, and other related safety programs. Estimated investment: $1500.00
• Develop company safety policy and safe work plan addressing work near high voltage lines. Benefit: Ensures safe work policies and procedures regarding work around high voltage lines are detailed and properly implemented. Estimated investment: $1,000
• Include supervisor/manager education and training in accountability principles and application. Benefit: Ensures management is effectively educated and trained in their accountabilities to the employer and employees, and how to administer corrective actions. Estimated investment: $500
• Include supervisor/manager education and training in recognition principles and application. Benefit: Ensures management is effectively educated and trained in methods to motivate hazard reporting and discretionary behaviors such as suggesting and involvement. Estimated investment: $500.