ABSTRACT
The investigation of fi res and other adverse events is a critical part of a safety management system. This section describes the purpose and process of investigating fi res and other adverse events. It also covers the legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting such events. Reactive systems include reporting, recording, investigation and taking some form of corrective action. The most effective managers are likely to have internal systems that identify, report and investigate all adverse (unplanned, unwanted) events, for example: fi res, both accidental and deliberate; injuries and work-related ill health; near misses, false alarms in relation to fi re (malicious, good intent, electrical); property damage and other consequential losses; fi re and general safety hazards.
