Expert Root Cause Analysis and OHS Act Compliance
An incident requires immediate, impartial expertise. We provide legally compliant investigation services, ensuring accurate Section 24 reporting, comprehensive root cause analysis, and protection for your organization.
Did you just have an accident? The clock is ticking on your legal obligation.
Following a serious workplace incident, the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993, requires immediate action and accurate reporting (Section 24). Failure to conduct an impartial, thorough investigation exposes your management to significant liability and potential criminal prosecution. AKC Consultants provides 24/7 emergency response, deploying certified investigators to secure the scene, interview witnesses, and complete all required legal documentation, including the Annexure 1 (W. Cl. 2) report, ensuring your legal team has a solid foundation.
Our Professional Investigation Process
Our investigators follow a systematic, legally defensible process, focusing on finding the system failures—not just individual blame—to achieve your Zero Harm goal:
Immediate Response & Scene Preservation: Mobilizing quickly to the site to document and secure evidence before it is contaminated or lost.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Utilizing proven methodologies (e.g., Bow-tie, 5 Whys) to determine the fundamental system breakdowns that allowed the incident to occur, moving beyond superficial causes.
Legal Reporting & Recommendation: Completing all mandatory reports (e.g., Annexure 1, internal reports) and delivering detailed, practical recommendations to revise SHE systems and prevent recurrence.
Why Use an External Investigator?
Absolute Impartiality: An external report is free from internal bias, making it more credible to auditors, legal teams, and the Department of Labour.
Expert Witness Credibility: Our lead investigators are experts in OHS law and can provide defensible testimony and documentation if the incident leads to formal inquiries.
Focus on Prevention: The primary deliverable is not just compliance, but actionable recommendations that upgrade your QMS/SHE system, linking back to your investment in Client Engagements.
B-BBEE Compliance: Your use of our service is compliant with your Level One B-BBEE preferential procurement requirements, even during a crisis.
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