API RP 581 - 3rd Ed.2016 - Add.2-2020 - Risk-Based Inspection Methodology

2.A-14 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 581
Table 2.A.11—Incident Investigation
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Questions
Is there a written incident/accident investigation procedure that includes both
accidents and near misses?
Does the procedure require that findings and recommendations of investigations be
addressed and resolved promptly?
Does the procedure require that the investigation team include the following?
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a. A member trained in accident investigation techniques. 3
b. The line supervisor or someone equally familiar with the process. 3
Indicate whether the investigation procedure requires an investigation of the following
items by the immediate supervisor with the results recorded on a standard form.
a. Fire and explosions. 2
b. Property losses at or above an established cost base. 2
c. All non-disabling injuries and occupational illnesses. 2
d. Hazardous substance discharge. 2
e. Other accidents/incidents (near misses). 2
Is there a standard form for accident/incident investigation that includes the following
information?
a. Date of incident. 2
b. Date investigation began. 2
c. Description of the incident. 2
d. Underlying causes of the incident. 2
e. Evaluation of the potential severity and probable frequency of recurrence. 2
f. Recommendations to prevent recurrence. 2
Based on a review of plant records, to what degree does it appear that the
established incident investigation procedures are being followed?
If the incident/accident involved a failure of a component or piece of equipment, are
appropriate inspection or engineering people required to be involved in a failure
analysis to identify the conditions or practices that caused the failure?
Are incident investigation reports reviewed with all affected personnel whose job tasks
are relevant to the incident findings, including contract employees, where applicable?
During the last 12 month period, have any incident or accident reports or report
conclusions been transmitted to other sites that operate similar facilities within the
company?
Do the procedures for incident reporting and/or PHA require that the findings from all
applicable incident reports be reviewed and incorporated into future PHAs?
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