HSE-Incident/Accident Investigation

 Audience

Training is suitable for line managers, supervisors, safety representatives – and anyone with the responsibility for investigating incidents.

Content

It is estimated that for every serious accident, hundreds of incidents (near misses) will occur. Investigating all accidents/incidents, regardless of severity, contributes to the identification of the basic causes, corrective actions and preventive controls, which reduces future accidents.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will know how to:

• Be prepared with a scope, 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 using the 5 whys technique
• Develop and categorize specific remedial actions
• Report and follow up

Learning Objectives

This two-day course will provide delegates with a broad understanding of the principles and practice of incident investigation. It will focus on techniques for gathering, accurate and objective accident data used to determine true root causes and examine and analyze data as a means of preventing injuries, property damage and financial losses.