RIIWHS301E — Conduct safety and health investigations

1 Determine the objectives and develop investigation plan

• 1.1Identify, access and interpret work related health and safety investigation documentation, policies and procedures
• 1.2Determine the scope of the investigation to create an investigation plan according to workplace policies and procedures
• 1.3Confirm pre- and post-incident timeframe is consistent with all site and legislative requirements
• 1.4Determine the need for eliminating safety hazards and address the needs of those involved in the incident and incorporate into investigation plan
• 1.5Test the proposed objectives to clarify the scope of the investigation
• 1.6Consult individuals and/or parties in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
• 1.7Review investigation plan to check it includes agreed timelines, objectives, responsibilities, roles, documentation, actions and outcomes
• 1.8Communicate investigation plan to relevant individuals and/or parties in accordance with own role and responsibilities

2 Gather information

• 2.1Maintain site security and integrity of evidence in accordance with site and legislative requirements
• 2.2Plan and prepare for the systematic collection of information and data
• 2.3Schedule information and data collection and completion to ensure minimum backtracking or repeat actions
• 2.4Confirm methods used to collect and examine information, including interviewing and recording, meet site and legislative requirements
• 2.5Collect, test and organise all appropriate information according to workplace policies and procedures

3 Evaluate information

• 3.1Assess and evaluate information and data for validity and reliability to aid decision making
• 3.2Undertake further research where information or data is unclear or inadequate, and rectify in accordance with investigation plan
• 3.3Analyse the evidence to determine causes of the incident in accordance with own role and responsibilities
• 3.4Draw investigation conclusions in accordance with investigation plan, workplace policies and procedures
• 3.5Confirm findings and consider objectivity, confidentiality, validity and accuracy

4 Identify courses of action

• 4.1Frame options and articulate findings to investigation team, in accordance with own role, responsibilities and workplace policies and procedures
• 4.2Confirm options are provided in a form which meets the audience requirements, can be easily understood and enables selection of the most appropriate courses of action
• 4.3Collate courses of action to identify actions for future prevention, in accordance with own role, responsibilities and workplace policies and procedures
• 4.4Confirm courses of action are implemented and evaluated in accordance with investigation plan and workplace policies and procedures

5 Prepare and present investigation reports

• 5.1Prepare investigation reports according to own job role, responsibilities and workplace policies and procedures
• 5.2Present written and graphical reports using a clear and concise structure and format appropriate to audience
• 5.3Communicate outcomes to relevant individuals and/or parties according to workplace policies and procedures

What does an assessment tool for RIIWHS301E need to cover?

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