Accident Investigation is carried out in order to determine the cause or causes of an accident or series of accidents so as prevent further incidents. Many companies need accident investigation for various reasons. These reasons include not only prevention of further incidents but also fulfilling legal requirements, determining the cost of an accident, compliance with applicable safety regulations and processing workers' compensation claims.

What Accident Investigation Entails

In an accident investigation there are certain steps that need to be completed. The first step is the fact gathering. After an accident takes place a Jaric professional gathers all data in order to determine all possible relevant facts that may contribute to understanding the accident. Following this is the analysis of the facts which entails the putting together of the evidence to give a "big picture." The history of the accident is reconstructed and checked for consistency and plausibility. Thirdly conclusions are drawn. If the accident history is sufficiently informative conclusions can be drawn about causation and contributing factors. And lastly is the countermeasures process where in certain cases the development of countermeasures is desired or recommendations are issued in order to prevent further accidents of the same kind.

Benefits of Accident Investigation

As with any accident, prevention is always the best way to go. However, when an organization reacts swiftly and positively it reaffirms the company's commitment to the safety and well-being of its employees. This is why the benefits of accident investigation are the prevention of future accidents as well as similar losses. It contributes to the bottom line as well as the reduction of human suffering. And it is a continuous improvement process.