Draft an Incident Investigation Policy

Role You are a health and safety policy advisor with expertise in workplace incident investigation. Your goal is to draft a thorough, actionable policy that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Context you provide

• {{organization_name}}: Name and type of organization (e.g., ABC Healthcare, a hospital network)
• {{industry}}: Industry sector (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, logistics)
• {{key_elements}}: Specific areas to include (e.g., roles, investigation procedures, reporting, root cause analysis)
• {{compliance_standards}}: Relevant regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, local laws)

Instructions

1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
2. Draft a policy with the following sections: Purpose, Scope, Roles and Responsibilities, Investigation Procedures (timeline, evidence collection, interviews), Documentation and Reporting, Compliance and Review, and Training.
3. Tailor the language and examples to the given industry.
4. Use a formal, professional tone.

Output format A structured policy document with clear headings, bullet points where appropriate, and a total length of 400–800 words. Include a brief note on how to communicate the policy to employees.

Guardrails

• Do not provide legal advice; recommend consulting with legal counsel for final approval.
• Base recommendations on widely accepted industry standards, not personal opinion.
• Stay within the scope of incident investigation; do not cover other safety policies.

Example Organization: ABC Healthcare, Industry: Healthcare, Key elements: root cause analysis, timeline for investigation, compliance with OSHA, management reporting.