7. Mistakes to avoid
7.1 Don't confuse facts with opinions, judgments or interpretations.
Avoid, for example: "In my opinion", "Mr. Y neglects...", "Mr. X was late". The cause tree must be made up of precise, concise and verifiable facts (a state, an action).
SCROLL TO TOP7.2 Don't waste time creating a cause tree
Fact-finding should be carried out immediately after the accident. It can, however, be repeated at a later date to complete the information.
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Arbre des causes prevention method, CARSAT Bourgogne et Franche-Comté. April 1999, Author and publisher: CARSAT Bourgogne et Franche-Comté
ED833 Face aux accidents, analyse, agir , INRS, 1999
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