Development of an Incident Investigation Form for Agricultural Work Sites in South Korea

In the agricultural sector, where work-related incidents occur at a high rate, incident investigation and cause analysis are essential to prevent similar events from recurring. Agricultural incidents often result from a complex combination of factors, requiring the establishment of a systematically designed investigation form and analytical methods to identify root causes. This study aimed to develop an Agricultural Incident Investigation Form for use during field visits, enabling systematic cause analysis of agricultural incidents.

To create the form, this study reviewed incident investigation forms and analytical techniques from both domestic and international sources in agriculture and other industries. It summarized their characteristics, strengths and weaknesses, and applicable elements to structure the format and content of the investigation form. The initial version was then revised and refined based on expert consultations and field evaluations.

The resulting Agricultural Incident Investigation Form accommodates both open-ended and closed-ended responses for each item. The form includes the following sections: 1. Farm (Workplace) Overview, 2. Personal Information of Person(s) Involved, 3. Incident Details, 4. Injury Information, 5. Detailed Investigation, and 6. Cause Investigation and Improvement Measures. The cause investigation section classifies incident causes into mechanical, material/environmental, human, and managerial categories, following the 4 M technique. Each category is further broken down into specific causes to facilitate a detailed understanding of agricultural incidents. The investigation results are then systematized and converted into data to support information accumulation.