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Incident Investigation Services · Canada

Workplace Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

When a workplace incident happens, the investigation determines whether it happens again. We conduct structured investigations that find real causes — not just contributing factors — and produce reports that hold up to regulatory scrutiny.

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Investigations That Actually Prevent Recurrence

Most incident investigations stop at the surface. They identify what happened — someone slipped, equipment failed, a procedure wasn't followed — but they don't explain why those conditions existed in the first place.

Without understanding the root cause, the same incident recurs. The corrective actions miss the point. The report satisfies regulators but changes nothing on the ground.

Risk Refined conducts investigations using structured root cause analysis methodologies. We examine the sequence of events, the management system conditions, and the organizational factors that allowed an incident to occur. Our reports identify what needs to change — and we stay involved to make sure those changes happen.

What We Investigate

We work across serious, moderate, and lower-risk incidents — including:

  • Workplace injuries and near-misses
  • Equipment failures and property damage
  • Environmental releases and spills
  • Regulatory reportable incidents
  • High-potential incidents requiring full root cause review

Investigation Training

If you want to build internal investigation capacity, we offer training programs that teach your team to apply structured root cause methodology — so your people can conduct credible investigations independently. Training is tailored to your industry and incident history.

The Investigation Process

1

Initial Briefing

We start with a call to understand what happened, what's been preserved, and what regulatory requirements apply. We confirm the scope of the investigation and agree on timelines.

2

Evidence Collection & Scene Review

We assess the scene, review physical evidence, examine documentation, and collect witness accounts. This phase establishes the factual record that the root cause analysis builds on.

3

Root Cause Analysis

Using a structured methodology, we trace the causal chain from the immediate event back to the underlying systemic and organizational conditions. We identify what actually needs to change.

4

Investigation Report

We produce a clear, well-documented report covering the sequence of events, findings, root causes, and specific corrective action recommendations — written to satisfy both internal review and regulatory requirements.

5

Follow-Up Support

We're available to discuss findings with your leadership team, support corrective action implementation, or prepare materials for regulatory submissions. We stay involved until the work is done.

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