Accident Investigation
Understand What Happened — and Prevent It Happening Again
When an incident occurs at work, it can be stressful, disruptive, and uncertain. Our expert accident investigations help you respond confidently by identifying what went wrong, why it happened, and how to prevent it from happening again.
At Workplace Health and Safety, we provide calm, professional support to help you meet your legal obligations, protect your team, and strengthen your systems moving forward.
Why Accident Investigations Are Essential
Accidents aren’t always the result of carelessness. They often point to deeper issues — unclear procedures, overlooked hazards, or gaps in training. A proper investigation gives you:
✔ A clear understanding of the root cause
✔ Recommendations to prevent recurrence
✔ Support with incident reporting and WorkSafe requirements
✔ A stronger, safer workplace moving forward
10+ Years of Health & Safety Expertise
For over a decade, we’ve been helping NZ businesses navigate workplace safety with compliance support tailored to their needs.
What Our Investigations Involve
We follow a structured, confidential process to help you respond thoroughly and fairly:
✔ Incident timeline and fact gathering
✔ Interviews with staff or witnesses
✔ Site inspection and hazard review
✔ Root cause analysis (using techniques like ICAM)
✔ Review of contributing systems, procedures, and training
✔ Recommendations for corrective actions
We also assist with written reports and documentation if required by WorkSafe, insurers, or internal systems.
We Can Help With:
✔ Notifiable events (serious harm, hospitalisation, etc.)
✔ Slips, trips, falls, and manual handling injuries
✔ Equipment or machinery incidents
✔ Vehicle or traffic-related accidents
✔ Contractor or visitor injuries
✔ Near misses and safety breaches