Discuss how you would implement corrective action to prevent the likelihood of the Incident.

The ability to identify and correct human errors depends on the nature of the error, the context in which it occurred, and the available resources and technology.
Remember that human error results from the systematic connection between actions, tools, and the environment. Human error does not “just happen.”
For this essay, you will discuss the element of an accident investigation, starting by researching human error, the different theories, and their implications, and then develop an essay that addresses the following points:
Explain the purpose of an investigation, the methodologies, and the ways to report an Incident [accident].
Describe ways to preserve the scene.
Explain what type of information needs to be collected to identify the cause of the Incident [accident].
Explain the method on how to determine the root cause of an Incident [accident].
Discuss how you would implement corrective action to prevent the likelihood of the Incident [accident] from recurring again.
For this essay, you will focus your research on the following document:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (2015, December). Incident [accident] investigations: A guide for employers. U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/IncInvGuide4Empl_Dec2015.pdf
You should offer your opinion regarding the most effective application of theories and models to ensure the best outcomes for human performance (i.e., fewer accidents).
Although your opinion or belief may be based on experience and not necessarily a truth claim, you should always provide a citation and reference that supports your idea or view as a safety professional.
Your essay must be at least three pages in length and use the OSHA document, Incident [Accident] Investigations: A Guide for Employers, as an outside source. Additionally, you must use at least your textbook (Accident Investigation Techniques: Best Practices for Examining Workplace Incidents
Peter Sturm, Jeffrey S. Oakley) and one additional academic resource to support your discussion.

 

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