In the Three Levels of Incident Causation Model, Level I addresses which type of causes?

• A. Direct Causes
• B. Indirect Causes
• C. Systemic Causes
• D. Pre-existing Conditions

Answer: (A)

Level I focuses on the direct, immediate factors that directly lead to the incident. These are the observable actions or conditions present at the moment of the event—the triggers you can see and address right away. For example, a spill on the floor causing a worker to slip, a machine that jammed and stopped production, or a guard being left off. These direct causes are what you would tackle with immediate fixes, such as cleaning up the spill, repairing the machine, or ensuring guards are in place. Indirect causes, such as inadequate training or insufficient supervision, and systemic factors like organizational safety culture and policies, sit at higher levels and explain why those direct triggers occurred in the first place.