What should be the primary goal of an ISO during post-incident analysis meetings?

The primary goal of an Incident Safety Officer (ISO) during post-incident analysis meetings is to reinforce safe habits and prevent future injuries. This focus is essential because the insights gained during these meetings can lead to the identification of root causes and contributing factors related to the incident. By emphasizing the importance of safety and promoting the adoption of best practices, the ISO aims to create a safer work environment and reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring in the future.

While accident investigation plays a critical role in understanding what happened, the broader aim of the post-incident analysis is to utilize that information to enhance overall safety protocols and training. Protecting medical confidentiality is indeed important in the context of incidents involving injuries, but it does not capture the overarching goal of preventing future occurrences. Similarly, listening to responders is an important aspect of gathering information about the incident, but this is a means to an end in the context of using that information to reinforce safety. Ultimately, the primary goal is to foster a culture of safety and learning to improve practices for everyone involved.