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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish investigation sectionorunit
   • Initial briefing for the incident is sought and obtained from the Incident Controller or Operations Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
2. Investigation section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
3. Appropriate investigation section or unit structure is developed and resources are identified and obtained
4. Appropriate investigation section or unit is established, tasks are delegated and briefings are given to delegated personnel
5. Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored
6. Manage investigation sectionorunit
   • Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and investigation requirements
7. Workload, progress and performance of investigation section or unit is monitored and managed
8. Investigation section or unit meetings are conducted, as required
9. Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations, is established and maintained
10. Investigation section or unit plan is developed and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
11. Maps and schematic plans are produced or obtained to meet investigation requirements
12. Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept and maintained
13. Undertake investigation activities at an incident
    • Incident investigation requirements are obtained from Incident Controller or Operations Officer
14. Intelligence and information for the incident investigation is gathered and analysed
15. Potential connections to other investigations are identified
16. Security plan is formulated to address investigation’s requirements
17. Investigators are briefed on the investigation plan, in accordance with organisational procedures
18. Investigation progress is monitored and amended, as required
19. Liaison with Planning or Information Officer to obtain intelligence and information is undertaken, as required
20. Potential conflict between incident operations and investigative requirements is addressed through liaison with incident management team members
21. Ethical standards are applied throughout the conduct of the investigation
22. Local knowledge and information is sought, where appropriate
23. Monitor and review investigation activities
    • Allocation and performance of resources is monitored and reviewed
24. Briefings and debriefings are conducted
25. Post incident analysis is initiated and/or participated in
26. Conclude investigation
    • Continuity of investigation activities is maintained throughout the process of demobilisation of incident structure
27. Investigation conclusions are documented in accordance with organisational procedures and investigation plan requirements
28. Investigation reports are produced and communicated, in accordance with organisational procedures
29. Documentation is completed and investigation evidence collected is stored securely

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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