Overview of Methods for Investigating Accidents at Work Based on an Accident in a Manufacturing Company

Abstract The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the most commonly used methods for investigating occupational accidents and to demonstrate their practical application, using an example of an accident that occurred in a production company. The article describes the theoretical foundations of event analysis and discusses methods such as the 5 Whys method, the Ishikawa diagram, Technical-Organizational-Human (TOL), FMEA, ETA, and FTA. The analyzed accident case allowed for the identification of technical, organizational, and human factors leading to the event. The article concludes with conclusions and recommendations for preventive measures that can reduce the number of similar incidents in the future.