What is ICAM?

ICAM stands for Incident Cause Analysis Method, an industrial safety analysis process designed to determine the root causes of an incident and organise the investigation findings in a logical, structured way. The ICAM analysis tool provides clarity on both why the incident happened and on which factors contributed to the incident at an organisational level.

ICAM operates as a full-spectrum safety investigation analysis method, aiming to systemically investigate every aspect of a safety incident. It identifies both the traditional factors of the person model AND takes into account broader failings of the organisation in areas such as training, management, culture, communication, equipment and procedures.

ICAM takes into account best practices for risk management and human factors to identify the root causes of an incident and implement holistic remedial actions to prevent recurrences.

Statewide will send their most capable workplace investigator to get to the root cause of any incident, then present and provide a thorough report with all findings and actions for your business to learn from and implement change to avoid these incidents in the future.

3 Benefits of ICAM incident investigation

Fights inconsistencies

Scalable investigations

Identifies and eliminates root causes

Where does ICAM fit in your overall safety management strategy?

A safety management strategy should incorporate preventative measures with ongoing improvement. An up to date ISO 45001 safety management system is key to recording, conducting and implementing ICAM incident investigations and can help keep track of any incidents while minimising the chance of recurrence and taking away learnings which can apply to other areas of the organisation.