
Witness Interviewing: How to deal with reluctant witnesses
Introduction As investigators we rely a lot on the information provided by witnesses. But sometimes they are reluctant to talk. There are...

Elmo, James and Safety Consciousness - Nature vs Nurture?
Nature versus Nurture. One of the oldest debates in the history of psychology. The nature vs nurture debate within psychology is...

Emergency Response Plans- Planning Before the Incident
Introduction While positive thinking is great and we all like to think that our company won’t have a serious incident, it is critical...

What is Legal Professional Privilege?
Introduction If a notifiable Work Health Safety (WHS) incident occurs at your workplace, there is a good chance you will be investigated...

5 Steps To Improved Scene Photography
Introduction The photographing of incident scenes is an essential skill of a workplace incident investigator. It provides a record of...

What is the difference between an Audit and an Incident Investigation?
Introduction Audits and Incident Investigations are both very important components of our safety management systems. They often relate to...

It's not just about the investigation. A PNG experience.
Many articles are written around the need to investigate an Incident or Failure no matter what that Incident or Failure is, we must...

Life As An Investigator- The REAL Story
Introduction When people ask what I do and hear about the places I go, they tend to say things like “Gee, you’re lucky - you get to...

How Could It Have Happened Again?
Introduction You would think that having a significant incident resulting in a fatality would result in a thorough investigation, with...

Why Safety Wise? Why ICAM?
We assist organisations conduct investigations of accidents, incidents and near misses. Our investigations are outcome-focused to...