What is the primary focus of a fall incident investigation?

The primary focus of a fall incident investigation is to identify the causes of the fall. This critical step is essential for understanding the underlying factors that contributed to the incident. By determining the root causes, such as unsafe conditions, lack of training, or failure to use equipment properly, the investigation aims to prevent future occurrences.

Investigating the causes allows organizations to implement corrective measures, improve safety protocols, and enhance worker training. The ultimate goal is to create a safer work environment where similar incidents are less likely to happen, thus protecting workers and promoting safety culture on construction sites.

While collecting testimonies and reviewing safety procedures can be part of the process, they serve the broader aim of identifying causes rather than being the primary focus of the investigation. Assigning blame can detract from the objective of learning from the incident, and focusing on collecting testimonies does not directly lead to actionable safety improvements.