Advanced Accident Investigation and Reporting

Learners will develop the skills to thoroughly investigate workplace incidents and implement effective reporting processes that strengthen a company’s Safety Management System. This course provides a structured approach to analyzing unplanned events to prevent future injuries, property damage, and operational disruptions.

Duration

5 Days

Language

English

Delivery Mode

Online/Hybrid/Face-to-Face

Course Overview

In spite of all our best efforts, accidents and incidents occasionally occur. These unplanned or undesired events can adversely affect a company’s work operations and may include work-related injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, spills and fires. Critically, all incidents should therefore be thoroughly investigated demonstrating a proven company-wide process of efficiency and effectiveness linked to the Safety Management System (SMS). The more serious the incident the more extensive the investigation.

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to develop the knowledge and skills required to investigate all adverse events
Learners will be able to identify and understand the causes of accidents and ill-health
Learners will understand the elements that combine to form an accident
Learners will be able to develop confidence & professionalism in investigating, interviewing & reporting
Learners will be able to ensure all employees & contractors are aware of the SMS and ‘Safety Culture’

Course Outline

Day 01

Incident and Accident Theories

Incident & Accident Analysis Overview, exploring Accident Theory
Identify Accident and Incident Causation Factors
What are the necessary conditions for an accident to happen?
Unsafe Acts vs. Unsafe Conditions: Avoiding the “Blame Game”
Role of the HSE Team Leader and A Trained and Prepared Workforce During an Investigation
Links between Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation
Factors that contribute towards establishing a good safety culture?
Case Studies – organisations who survived and those who failed

Day 02

Investigation Methodology

Six-Step Accident Investigation Process
Scene Protection and Examination – Who should be involved at this stage?
Listen and Learn, and Learn to Look and Listen More
The Importance of Note Taking vs. Reliance on Memory
Scene Photographs (+video) and Sketching – equipment required
Case Studies

Day 03

Root Cause Analysis

What is the “Root Cause” and Why is it important?
Basic vs. Root Cause: Getting from “effect” to “cause”
What questions to ask to confirm “Root Cause”?
From Root Cause to Prevention
Consider the Human Error Issues
Help to Establish and Maintain Regulatory Due Diligence
The Role of Policies, Equipment and Training on Accident Prevention
Case Studies

Day 04

Interviewing Techniques, Facts, Evidence & Witness Statements

Purpose and Preparation for the Interview
Who Conducts the Interview?
Where to Conduct an Interview?
Building Rapport with the Witness
Obtaining Witness Statements
Forms and Format
Inculpatory and Exculpatory Statements
Group Exercise (Obtaining Statements)

Day 05

Report Writing & Practical Exercises

Forms, Format and Structure
Effective Writing Skills – simple, self-explanatory and straightforward
Writing the Report – the aim is to persuade and seek action
Help to Prevent Recurrence – cost savings (human and financial)
Class exercise – Accident Investigation based on case study·
Class exercise – Produce the outline of a suitable report from the above

Certification

OrientMCT Certified

Who Should Attend

Let's work together

Ready to get
started?

Transform your business with our expert solutions. Let’s discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.

1 Step 1

FormCraft - WordPress form builder

Leading provider of technology solutions, professional training, and consulting services across the Middle East.

Services

Company

Contact

Our Global Locations

Abu Dhabi, UAE - HQ

7th Floor, Al Otaiba Bldg.
Electra Str. Abu Dhabi
+971 2 6225999

Karachi, Pakistan

Fortune Tower,
Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi

Sydney, Australia

Level 15/60 Station St E,
NSW 2150, Sydney

Toronto, Canada

1592 Stevenson Street,
L9T 5Z4, Milton, Ontario