Accident | Incident Investigation

🚨 Mastering Accident & Incident Investigation for a Safer Workplace 🚨

Course Headline:

This training is designed to enable you to successfully investigate an incident or accident, ensuring you learn how to prevent future occurrences and create a safer environment for everyone involved.

Course Introduction:

The global impact of work-related accidents and diseases is staggering: every year, approximately 2.3 million people lose their lives due to occupational hazards, while another 340 million suffer from work-related illnesses. This course is your opportunity to delve into the 'why' behind these incidents and learn how to investigate effectively to prevent future accidents.

What to Expect:

This course will provide you with:

• Memorable Case Studies: Real-world examples that illustrate key concepts.
• Sessions with Clear Examples: To help you understand the practical applications of the theory.
• Summaries: To reinforce what you've learned and ensure retention of critical information.
• Multiple Choice Quiz: After each session to test your knowledge and understanding.
• Successful Course Completion Certificate: Awarded upon completion (in soft-copy format).

Top 4 Business Benefits of This Course:

• Making a Safer Workplace: By identifying and mitigating risks, you'll create a safer environment for all employees.
• Improving Worker Confidence: A safe workplace leads to higher employee morale and productivity.
• Preventing Future Business Losses: Reducing incidents means less downtime, disruption, and lost business.
• Developing Useful Skills Throughout the Organization: The knowledge gained can be applied across various departments, enhancing overall operational safety.

Assessment:

After the course, you'll take an assessment consisting of 20 multiple choice questions to ensure you've grasped the key concepts covered.

Course Content Overview:

1. INTRODUCTION

   • ILO statistics on occupational safety and health (OSH)
   • The importance of managing OSH
   • Employer responsibilities
   • The necessity of investigating incidents
   • What the law requires

2. DEFINITIONS

   • Hazards, risks, incidents, accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
   • Days lost, first aid cases, Lost Time Injury (LTI), Medical Treatment Cases (MTC), and risk control measures
   • Immediate, underlying, and root causes; as well as Unsafe Acts and Conditions

3. ACCIDENT THEORIES

   • Understanding the Accident Ratio Study
   • Exploring the Domino Theory and Multiple Causation Theory
   • Applying the Cause & Effect Concept in incident analysis

4. HUMAN FAILURE

   • Analyzing human errors and violations
   • Examining factors that affect human behavior

5. INCIDENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE

   • Reasons for conducting investigations
   • Determining the level of investigation required
   • Addressing underreporting issues
   • Writing a plan and following investigation procedures
   • Knowing when to initiate an investigation and what makes a good one
   • The role of OHS policy in emergency responses and initial reporting
   • Steps for a thorough investigation, including report writing and implementation of an action plan

Assignment:

To culminate your learning experience, you'll be tasked with writing a comprehensive report based on the incident investigation procedure covered in the course. This assignment will serve as a practical application of your newfound knowledge and a compelling argument for management to take proactive measures towards enhancing workplace safety.

Enroll now and embark on a journey to transform your approach to accident and incident investigations, ensuring a safer, more responsible work environment for all. 🛡️💪