Investigation Tool: The Storyboard

Investigation Tool: The Storyboard

We at Kelvin TOP-SET make use of a Storyboard system as an investigation tool for recording the progress of our investigations prior to completing a root cause analysis. The idea is not unique. Storyboarding is primarily used in the film industry, where animations and...
Standardising the Accident Reporting Procedure

Standardising the Accident Reporting Procedure

It’s our business to provide companies with a standardised and structured incident management process. Consequently, we are often asked, “what are the key features to consider?”. Here is a synopsis for standardising your accident or incident reporting procedure, which...
The Importance of Communication

The Importance of Communication

‘The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.’ George Bernard Shaw Underpinning every difficulty or problem is poor communication in one form or another. Language, cultural or gender differences aside, a multitude of blocks...
What Makes a Good Lead in Investigation

What Makes a Good Lead in Investigation

If you are heading up an incident investigation, no doubt you are already in a leadership role. You will have reached that position because you meet the brief of what makes a good leader. But when it comes to leading an investigation, the qualities required are...
Writing a Good Incident Report

Writing a Good Incident Report

What makes a good incident investigation report? We at Kelvin see many reports from all over the world. We offer a confidential service to companies to carry out an extensive and detailed review of any report they wish to send us. Consequently, we are in a strong...
Reasons to Invest in Incident Prevention

Reasons to Invest in Incident Prevention

Invest in Prevention Through Investigation: Can You Afford Not to? At a time when people’s jobs hang in the balance and industry purse strings are tight if not tied, it is understandable why companies are looking to cut spending where possible; the training budget is...