Advanced Incident Investigation (AII) is a process that involves the systematic and thorough examination of an incident to determine its root causes, contributing factors, and corrective actions. AII aims to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future by identifying and addressing underlying issues.
The first step in AII is establishing a team of qualified investigators with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct a thorough investigation. The team should include individuals with expertise in various areas, such as engineering, safety, operations, and management. Once the team has been assembled, they should develop an investigation plan outlining the investigation’s scope, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and reporting requirements.
The next step is to collect data related to the incident. This may involve reviewing documents such as policies and procedures, interviewing witnesses and stakeholders, and conducting site inspections or tests on equipment or materials involved in the incident. All data collected must be analyzed systematically to identify patterns or trends that may have contributed to the incident.
Once all data has been collected and analyzed thoroughly, investigators can begin developing hypotheses about what caused the incident. These hypotheses should be tested against available evidence until probable cause can be identified. Investigators should also consider contributing factors that may have influenced or exacerbated the incident.
After identifying probable causes of an incident through hypothesis testing and analysis of evidence gathered during investigations, corrective actions are developed based on these findings, which will help prevent similar incidents from happening again. Disciplinary actions may include changes in policies or procedures; training programs for employees; modifications to equipment or facilities; or other measures to improve the safety culture within an organization.
In conclusion, Advanced Incident Investigation (AII) is a critical process for organizations looking to improve their safety performance by preventing incidents from occurring again. It requires skilled investigators trained in various areas such as engineering, safety operations management, and others; they must work together systematically, collecting and analyzing data before developing hypotheses about what caused the incident. Once probable causes have been identified, corrective actions can be designed to prevent similar incidents from happening again.