Safety investigation is conducted to prevent accidents in a work environment. Safety managers must conduct an effective safety investigation periodically to ensure the safety standards are met to avoid penalties and prevent accidents.

Here are the steps that safety managers must follow while conducting a safety investigation –

1. Gather relevant information about the safety standards in the workplace 2. Establish facts through photographs, physical evidence, training records 3. Isolate and categorize contributing factors based on environment, design, system, and human behavior 4. Investigate for possible causes that could lead to safety irregularities 5. Determine if corrective actions are necessary and establish them 6. Implement corrective actions and monitor their efficacy