Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Deeper-level investigation to determine root, underlying and immediate causes — with eight proven methodologies.
At Demoura Lawson Consulting we understand the importance of accident investigation. With our services, the accident is investigated at a deeper level to determine the root, underlying and immediate causes.
This allows organisations to discover the reason why the accident happened — whether due to a failure in the management system, lack of training, poorly maintained or unsuitable equipment, or a general fault within the process. Investigating in this way allows us to provide effective corrective actions to ensure similar incidents don't occur in the future.
We have worked extensively with our clients to provide the accident investigation and root cause analysis methodologies used within their respective operations.
Fault Tree Analysis
Identifies the possible causes of an accident using a tree structure, with the accident at the top and the different possible causes branching out below.
TapRoot®
A systematic root cause analysis methodology to identify the underlying causes of incidents, accidents and near-misses, across a five-step process from problem identification to implementation and monitoring.
Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram
A visual tool that uses a fishbone-shaped structure to identify potential areas of failure.
Process Mapping
Examines the process involved in an accident — the sequence of events and the various steps — to identify areas for improvement to prevent future accidents.
Five Whys Analysis
A simple but effective tool that involves repeatedly asking 'why' until the root cause of an accident is identified.
Human Factors Analysis
Looks at the human factors involved in an accident, such as the actions of those involved, attitude, experience and training.
Calvin Topset®
A thorough investigation of incidents including analysis of human factors, through data collection and interviews — focused on identifying underlying problems and establishing goals for corrective actions, monitored over time.
DNV (SCAT Chart)®
A comprehensive approach widely used in the Oil & Gas industry, systematically identifying the direct and indirect causes contributing to an incident through data analysis and hypothesis testing.
These are just a few of the many tools available to perform an accident investigation and root cause analysis. Depending on the situation and the complexity of the accident, different tools may be more appropriate.
Our experienced consultants are trained in a variety of tools and can support and guide organisations to identify the root cause of an accident and take appropriate corrective actions to prevent it from happening again.