Incident Investigation
/ˈɪnsɪdənt ɪnvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal process of inquiry and analysis conducted to determine the causes and circumstances of an event, often in legal, regulatory, or workplace safety contexts.
The incident investigation revealed multiple safety violations that led to the accident.
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- incident investigation
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Commentary
Incident investigations are crucial in legal compliance and risk management to document facts that may influence liability, regulatory action, or insurance claims.
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