Which of the following describes the required contents of an OHS investigation report?

• A. Describe the circumstances of the injury or incident
• B. Be kept for at least one year
• C. Include a cost estimate for corrective actions
• D. Document witness statements and sign-offs

Answer: (A)

Describing the circumstances of the injury or incident is essential because it provides a clear, factual account of what happened, where and when it occurred, who was involved, and the sequence of events leading up to and following the incident. This factual picture is the foundation for understanding causes and planning effective corrective actions.

Record retention, while important, is a policy issue rather than a content item of the report itself and varies by organization and jurisdiction. A cost estimate for corrective actions can be helpful for budgeting but isn’t a required element of the report’s contents. Witness statements and sign-offs may appear in some reports, but they aren’t universally mandated as core contents; how statements are collected or stored can differ.