Accident Investigation - Witness Statement Template
Accident Investigation - Witness Statement Template
Accident Investigation - Witness Statement Template
Witness Statement
This template is designed as an example for what a good accident investigation witness statement should include
and is not indicative of what may be required in all workplaces.
We recommend that you review this template prior to its use and add any specific, relevant questions you may
have prior to your investigation.
WITNESS NAME:
JOB TITLE:
TIME OF
DATE OF ACCIDENT:
ACCIDENT:
LOCATION OF
ACCIDENT:
Thank you for assisting us in the accident investigation, your feedback is important to us! Please be as
open and honest in your recollection of the sequence of events as you remember them.
1. Can you please tell me in your own words what you saw?
5. If you were assisting the injured person at the time of the accident had you been given specific
instructions for the task being performed? If applicable, had you been trained in the task/use of the
equipment being used?
6. Did the actions of any other surrounding person contribute to the accident? E.g. pushing or striking
7. What was the environment like during the time of the accident? Was it cold, hot, wet, uneven surfaces,
etc? If the accident happened outdoors what was the weather like at the time? E.g. windy, bright, etc.
9. Do you have anything else to add to this statement you feel may be relevant to this accident? E.g. was
anything said before or after the accident that may be useful?
Witness Declaration:
I CONFIRM THAT THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY RECOLLECTION.
Name: Sign:
Date: