Advice to ISAs on the use of accident and incident data
Accidents and incidents are potentially valuable sources of information for ISAs and others involved in safety. By understanding why and how they happen, safety can be improved in future and potentially dangerous situations avoided in new and existing systems. It is therefore important that ISAs make effective use of accident and incident data. The following guidance is offered regarding the use of accident and incident data by ISAs.
ISAs should know and understand the accident and incident data available in their field sufficiently well to be able to use it effectively in assessing safety arguments and evidence. They should therefore: