Workplace Incident Investigations in WA

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Identify the Root Cause and Prevent Future Incidents

When an incident occurs, a thorough incident investigation is essential to identify root causes and implement controls to prevent recurrence.

OHS and WHS legislation also requires promptly reporting serious incidents (such as an electrical shock or broken bones) to the relevant regulatory body (such as Worksafe WA or EPA).

At Workplace Safety Consultants, we can provide you with the structured processes and information to properly conduct incident investigations.

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Our Incident Investigations in Western Australia Include:

A systematic accident investigation to identify the root cause and underlying issues.
The implementation of robust controls to prevent recurrence.
Off-site support for workgroups during the accident investigation.
Assistance in reporting incidents to the relevant regulatory body.

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Experienced Accident Investigators in WA

Our consultants are trained and proficient in the following incident investigation tools:

CAM
TapRoot
RCA

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FAQ’s

What is an incident investigation?

An incident investigation is a structured process used to identify the causes of workplace events such as injuries, near misses or equipment damage.

Its aim is to understand why the incident occurred and prevent it from happening again. A thorough accident investigation reviews factors such as work practices, equipment, environment and supervision.

Findings from an incident investigation can be used to strengthen your safety management system, ensuring lessons learned are embedded across your workplace.

What are the benefits of involving an external WHS/OHS advisor like Workplace Safety Consultants in an investigation?

Engaging an external advisor, like Workplace Safety Consultants, ensures the incident investigation process is independent, thorough and compliant.

An experienced consultant brings objectivity, which helps avoid internal bias and supports fair outcomes.

External investigators also understand current WHS and OHS legislation, recognised methodologies such as ICAM and best practices in documenting an incident investigation report.

What types of incidents require an incident investigation process?

Any event that results in injury, illness, property damage or a near miss should be reviewed through a formal incident investigation process.

Common examples include falls, equipment malfunctions, vehicle collisions, exposure to hazardous substances and breaches of safe work practices.

An independent safety audit can complement the incident investigation process by confirming that corrective actions have been properly implemented and risks are under control.

How frequently should we review and update workplace incident investigation procedures?

A workplace incident investigation procedure should be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains current and effective.

The best practice is to update procedures after any significant incident investigation report, when legislation changes or if new risks and equipment are introduced.