This paper outlines a research and development agenda for the nascent field of Learning from Incidents (LFI). Effective, deep and lasting learning from incidents is critical for the safety of employees, the general public and environmental protection. The paper is an output of an international seminar series 'Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Learning from Incidents' funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in 2013-2016 http://lfiseminars.ning.com/ The seminar series brought together academics, practitioners and policymakers from a range of disciplines and sectors to advance the theory, methodology, organisational practice and policy in LFI. Drawing on a range of disciplinary and sectoral perspectives, as well as on input from practitioners and policymakers, this paper lays out four key research and development challenges: defining LFI; measuring LFI; levels and factors of LFI; and strengthening research-practice nexus in LFI.Keywords: learning from incidents; learning from accidents; learning from near-misses; organisational learning; adult learning; workplace learning
Highlights:• Interdisciplinary research is critical to advancing our understanding of learning from incidents • Integration should be a core activity in future research and development in LFI • R&D areas are defining and measuring LFI; differentiating LFI levels; strengthening research-practice link in LFI.