Incident Investigation Form Template for Germany

1. Environmental Impact Assessment: Required when incident involves environmental aspects or hazardous materials

2. Equipment/Machinery Analysis: Detailed when incident involves technical equipment or machinery failure

3. Medical Report Summary: Include when there are injuries requiring medical attention (with appropriate privacy protections)

4. Works Council Statement: Required when works council involvement is necessary under BetrVG

5. Cost Impact Analysis: Optional section for calculating direct and indirect costs of the incident

6. Training Implications: Required when incident reveals training deficiencies

1. Photographic Evidence: Photos, diagrams, or sketches of the incident scene and relevant details

2. Risk Assessment Update: Updated risk assessment for the affected work area or process

3. Investigation Timeline: Detailed chronological reconstruction of events

4. Technical Reports: Any relevant technical analysis or expert reports

5. Action Plan Schedule: Detailed timeline for implementing corrective actions

6. Incident Notification Forms: Copies of mandatory reports submitted to authorities (Berufsgenossenschaft, labor inspectorate, etc.)

7. Related Documents: Relevant procedures, work instructions, or previous risk assessments