MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

• Importance of accident investigation in workplace safety.
• Overview of incident vs. accident – definitions and distinctions.
• The role of investigation in improving safety culture.

MODULE 2: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 'ACCIDENTS' AND 'INCIDENTS'

• Understanding the relationship between accidents and incidents.
• Reactive vs proactive safety approaches.
• How incidents lead to accidents and how to use incident reports to prevent accidents.
• Legal and Regulatory Implications
• Tracking Incident Trends for Accident Prevention

DURATION

2-3 Hour

QUALIFICATION

Successful completion of the training will result in the award of Accident/ incident investigation training.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Health and Safety Managers
• Safety Officers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Managers and Senior Leaders
• Human Resources (HR) Personnel
• Incident Investigation Teams
• Contractors and Subcontractors

MODULE 3: HUMAN ERROR AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO INCIDENTS

• Analyzing human error as a key contributor to incidents.
• Psychological and physical factors influencing human error.
• Methods to reduce human error in workplace processes

MODULE 4: ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FRAMEWORK

• Step-by-step framework for conducting accident investigations.
• Planning and organizing the investigation process.
• Identifying initial and long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

MODULE 5: ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

• Understanding root causes and contributing factors.
• The Difference Between Immediate, Contributing, and Root Causes
• Systemic Causes vs. Individual Causes
• Techniques for identifying underlying causes (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram).
• How to document and address root causes effectively.

MODULE 6: THE ROLE OF THE 'ORGANIZATION' IN INCIDENT CAUSATION

• How organizational culture and systems contribute to incidents.
• Impact of management systems and safety practices on accident causation.
• Developing a "no blame" culture to encourage open reporting and prevention.

MODULE 7: WITNESS INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

• Conducting professional witness interviews.
• Gathering and documenting witness statements.
• Overcoming challenges in witness interviews and ensuring unbiased results.

MODULE 8: INVESTIGATING SPECIAL INCIDENTS: FIRES, EXPLOSIONS, AND TOXIC RELEASES

• Specialized techniques for investigating fires, explosions, and chemical releases.
• Analysis of the impact and contributing factors to hazardous material incidents.