Incident Causation Analysis Methodology ICAM

Incident Causation Analysis Methodology ICAM Developed by BHP this is a systematic approach to incident investigation, finding Root Cause of incidents and accidents and having a process in place to ensure that the corrective actions undertaken are effective in the prevention of reoccurrence.

James Reason\’s work on Human Error Factors with understanding and accepting that humans will make mistakes, allows us through the Swiss Cheese Model to delve into the organization to identify the failing that lead to the occurrence.
Our trainers from high risk steel and mining industries have vast experience in the use of ICAM as an investigation tool.

Experienced in the role of investigation leader, ICAM facilitator and trainer, our aim is to seek collaboration from workforce and managers to develop a safer workplace.
Root Cause Analysis shrouded in high brow terms and generally regarded too complex to comprehend for the layman, let alone agree with any outcomes. Where the potential outcome means change; the opposition to change often resulted in the potential safety benefits lost.

Incident Causation Analysis Methodology ICAM is a simple open and honest approach that properly used removes the smoke and mirror syndrome, engagement and buy in to investigation corrective actions is far more acceptable.

Course Overview
* Purpose of Accident Investigation
* Legislative Requirements
* Notification to Authorities
* Barriers to incident reporting; methods to overcome them. (Individual/team)
* Understanding the principles of ICAM
* Post Incident
* Data Collection at the scene
* The Investigation Team
* Using timelines as an investigation tool 
* Witness interviewing (practical element)
* Data Organisation
* Reason Incident Causation Model
* Development of the Causation Chart (Practise learnings; working in teams)
* Analysis of findings, prioritisation of actions
* SMARTER Corrective Actions
* Reporting/Sharing Learnings

Learning Techniques
Using Incident Causation Analysis Methodology ICAM model participants will work individually and in teams investigating actual and scenario based incidents, developing causation charts, and corrective actions. 

Target Audience
The training is a simplified step by step process; there is no requirement for participants to have investigation experience. Expecting leaders and supervisors to know how to carry out effective investigations with no training is setting them up to fail.
Experience has shown this training works well with managers, supervisors and safety representatives from the same organization on the same course.