Incident Investigation

 

Prerequisites: This course has no formal pre-requisite.

Course Length: 3-4 hours - Course length will vary depending on the number of students. Total course time includes breaks.

Course Objectives

  • Delegates will be able to properly and effectively investigate incidents

  • Delegates will gain the knowledge to list immediate steps to take to secure the incident area

  • Delegates will determine steps to include in the initial investigation

  • Delegates will demonstrate good witness interviewing techniques

Breaks: 10 minutes (approximately every hour)

Lunch: 1 Hour (if applicable)

Course Outline
Definitions

  • Incident

  • Near Miss

  • Incident Investigation

  • Root Cause

Introduction

  • Which Incidents Should Be Investigated?

  • Incident Components

OSHA 1960.29 Requirements

Why Investigate?

  • Prevent injuries and illnesses

  • Save lives

  • Save money

  • Demonstrate commitment to health and safety

  • Promote positive workplace morale

  • Improve management

Aims of the Investigation

  • What Happened?

  • What was the root cause?

  • How do we prevent recurrence?

The Investigation Process

  • Who is involved?

  • What information is collected?

  • Gathering Evidence

    • Interviewing

    • Fact Gathering

  • Determining the root cause/Handout

  • Documenting the findings

  • Implementing corrective actions

Group table top exercises/Incident Investigation Exercise

  • Final Analysis

 

Practical Session

  • None

Training Center Provided Material

  • Course Materials

Cost $163.00