Incident Investigation

The supervisor at the activity or location where the accident occurred is responsible for performing an accident investigation. Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and the University Police Department are available to assist with investigations as requested. Investigate all incidents, accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases using the following investigation procedures:

• Implement temporary control measures to prevent any further injuries to employees.
• Review the equipment, operations, and processes to gain an understanding of the accident situation.
  • Nearly all workplace injuries occur due to a combination of an unsafe act in the presence of an unsafe condition. For example, a slick, wet road after a summer downpour is condition. Driving too fast under these conditions is an example of an unsafe act. Try to identifying both the unsafe act and the unsafe condition can assist in identifying ways to prevent similar incidents in the future.
• Identify and interview each witness and any other person who might provide clues to the cause of the incident.
• Provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
• Complete the   for workplace injuries to employees, or
• Complete the Incident Report for Non-Employees for injuries to students, visitors, and non-work related incidents.
• Mail completed report via e-mail to EH&S.
• Call 239-590-1414 with any questions.