The Link Between Near Misses and Significant Events
Introduction The link between near misses and significant events within organisations can sometimes be misunderstood, not considered or...
"FOR FOOLS RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD...."
“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread…”. Sage words indeed, which I wish I had known about and practiced before my two failed...
INDICATORS OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS – HOW SPIDER MAN CAN HELP US
I don’t often have the luxury of time to watch television or see movies, but over the Christmas holidays I actually sat with my children...
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...
