Which of the following is a component of RIGWAW?

• A. Final Report.
• B. Investigation time frame.
• C. Gather Witnesses.
• D. Safety training materials.

Answer: (C)

Gather Witnesses is a core part of the RIGWAW process because collecting firsthand accounts from people who saw or were involved in the incident provides essential context, timings, and sequence of events. These statements help verify what happened, fill in gaps, and reveal factors that contributed to the incident, which you can’t reliably establish from documents alone. In RIGWAW, the act of gathering witness input directly informs understanding and analysis, making it the most practical and foundational component.

The final report is the completed document that communicates findings after the investigation, so it’s an end result rather than a step within the investigation itself. The investigation time frame is a planning element that sets how long the investigation should take, not a specific investigative action. Safety training materials are resources used for prevention and education, not part of the investigation steps.