Posted By Ken Lucas Dave Here are some of the issues and topics (no particular order) that I think in my experience, could be required to be answered or involved in the investigative process and therefore included in an accident report: Accident scene, photos, preserve evidence, make area safe, communication, etc. etc. Sequence of events Where and when the accident happened Who was involved in the accident - statements, witnesses, injured parties and their representatives How/why the accident happened Loss caused by the accident, i.e. to people, equipment, machinery, environment, etc. Report to HSE or regulatory body - i.e. F2508 HSE or regulatory body investigation Causes of the accident - key findings Emergency response Organisation/company response Rescue operation Technical Investigation What control measures where in place to prevent an accident? i.e. Risk Assessment been completed, was there a Safe System of Work, where the people trained, adequate maintenance, etc. etc. What rules, regulations or standards where in place or broken Results of the investigation, lessons to be learned, review, conclusion(s), recommendation(s), action(s) Company/organisation response. There must be more... which I'm sure our fellow forum followers will gladly provide. Ken