Accident Investigation – Doing the Route Cause Analysis (RCA)
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It is very important to carry out an analysis of incidents/accidents to find out the root cause, determining the cause of an incident and devising way to prevent a recurrence, for this we need systematic and proven approach.
Content & Methodology
Fact gathering: After an accident happens the process starts to gather all possible relevant facts that may contribute to understand the road accident. The process would include the following:
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Visit the Spot of accident for Ground condition, topography study, Road infrastructure and other eye witness for recording for analyzing.
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Visit to the depot/plant to understand driver duty roster and rest pattern, Attendance, Vehicle fitness check etc. GPS status if fitted.
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Statement of Driver, Helper, first responder, Eye witness.
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Statement of driver’s immediately boss/ Vendor/owner.
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Visit Police station for FIR copy and inspection of Vehicle if confiscated.
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Visit Hospital (Collection of Post mortem report – only to gather the information about cause of death.
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Fact Analysis : The cause of the accident is checked for consistency and plausibility by putting together all the facts that has been gathered.
Conclusion Drawing : If the accident history is sufficiently informative conclusions can be drawn about the possible cause and contributing factors.
Countermeasures : Recommendations will be given in the report of the analysis to avoid future occurrence of similar road accidents/incidents.
