I'm pleased to tell you that my second E-Learning program "Collision Scene Management" is ready for your review. I'd appreciate your feedback.

Attention First Time Readers: If you are looking for more investigation resources see my web site for articles, links and copies of past newsletters.

The information in this 60 minute computer based training program is something that every driver needs to know. Perhaps a better name for it might be "What's expected of me after a work related collision?"

We don't do a great job of collision investigations for a number of reasons. We expect vehicle operators to gather all types of collision evidence, however, we haven't provided them with any training on the "how" and "why" of doing so. This training program addresses this.

Follow the link below for a preview of this session. Call me if you would like to view the complete program. I'll send you a copy for evaluation.

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There are well over 100 different investigation models in use with the nuclear industry being one of the prime users of the Apparent Cause Analysis model. It's also called Near Cause Analysis and as the name suggests it's a method where determining the precise root cause is not called for.

Here are a few of many industry definitions of Apparent Cause Analysis:

• The most probable cause for an event based on readily available information.
• A logical conclusion of cause based upon readily available facts established during a limited investigation.
• A cause derived with a minimum investigation of the condition or event.

The definitions suggest that a lesser investigation will be conducted or is called for in order to address the apparent causes of an incident. This is certainly in conflict with the almost sacred approach of root cause analysis that most of us have used for years. That is, anything less than a complete investigation means we have stopped searching for answers too soon.

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