An investigation is an "after the fact" response. It is a process that uncovers hazards or problems that can be eliminated so similar events will not happen in the future. This course is an introduction to accident investigation. It presents a practical approach to investigating workplace accidents by emphasizing how to find the root cause(s), conduct an investigation, and make effective recommendations to prevent similar occurrences from ever happening again.
⬗ What to investigate and why
⬗ Being prepared (policies/procedures, team, investigation kit)
⬗ What to do first (providing medical care, dealing with the immediate risk)
⬗ How to conduct an Investigation
⬗ Secure and evaluate the accident scene
⬗ Collect evidence and gather facts
⬗ Interview witnesses Analyze and find the "root cause"
⬗ Report and Follow Up
⬗ Be prepared with a policy, team, and investigation kit .
⬗ Conduct a complete investigation, including how to assess the accident scene, collect evidence and interview witnesses .
⬗ Conduct an analysis and find the root causes .
⬗ Report and follow up.
| TARGET AUDIENCE | PRE-REQUISITE |
|---|---|
| Committee members, managers, supervisors and workers who may be involved in accident investigation. | None |
| Facility managers, human resources managers, senior managers and others with responsibilities for conducting an investigations or implementing changes resulting from an investigation. | None |