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Incident Investigation
40 articles
Incident Investigation: 5 decision gaps that keep repeat events alive
A repeat incident often survives because the investigation closes on narrative instead of control failure. This piece shows the five decision gaps that keep the next event alive.
Incident Investigation: 5 failures that keep the report from changing the work
Most incident reports fail because they collect facts before deciding what the facts must prove. This article shows how to preserve context, test stories, and close with controls that change the work.
5 Whys vs Fishbone vs Fault Tree: which RCA method fits a SIF review?
A practical comparison of three RCA methods for SIF reviews, showing when 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree each adds value and when each one misleads.
Incident Triage Meetings: 4 Decisions That Keep RCA Honest
Incident triage is not a fast version of RCA. It is the first control that protects facts, scope, and ownership before the story hardens.
6 Myths About Witness Statements That Investigators Still Believe
Witness statements are evidence, not verdicts, and incident investigators only get value from them when they protect the sequence, cross-check the facts, and keep memory contamination out of the first review.
Incident Investigator in 30 Days: Evidence Discipline Plan
A 30-day role plan for new incident investigators who need to protect evidence quality, interview discipline and corrective-action credibility.
Repeat-Incident Case: How 250+ Projects Fixed CAPA
A field-based case on how 250+ safety projects changed CAPA from document closure into recurrence prevention, field evidence, and leadership control.
Fault Tree vs Fishbone vs Five Whys: Which RCA Tool Fits SIF
A decision matrix for EHS managers choosing between Fault Tree, Fishbone and Five Whys when RCA must explain SIF exposure, not close paperwork.
How the Farmington Mine Disaster Became a SIF Leadership Lesson
A narrative case on the 1968 Farmington No. 9 mine disaster, showing how safety leaders can convert catastrophic memory into SIF controls.
How to Rebuild Corrective Actions After Recurrence in 14 Days
A 14-day guide for EHS and operations teams that need to rebuild corrective actions after a repeat incident, with focus on failed controls, ownership and verification evidence.