Accident and Incident Investigation Audit Checklist

This internal audit template guides a thorough review of your accident and incident investigation process. Confirm the presence of a formal policy and gather evidence from recent investigations, including accident records, defined responsibilities, RIDDOR reporting, witness statements, and interviews. Evaluate root cause analysis quality, risk assessment reviews, corrective and preventive actions, and investigation time frames. Assess change management effectiveness, workforce consultation, action closure, and how investigation documents are stored and controlled. Sections include additional findings and sign-off for auditor and auditee.