When an employee is injured, it is critical that the agency conduct a thorough investigation to identify the root cause of the accident. Accident investigations determine not only what happened, but also how and why. The information obtained from these investigations can prevent recurrence of similar or perhaps more serious injuries. The accident investigation policy template assists members in implementing procedures that will identify root cause(s) of accidents and facilitate corrective measures to eliminate or minimize exposure. The template includes guidelines for reporting accidents/incidents, conducting investigations, and interviewing witnesses.