COURSE
Accident Investigation Training
Course Overview
Accident Investigation Training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to investigate workplace incidents and injuries effectively, with the goal of preventing recurrence.
The course focuses on understanding legal requirements, conducting thorough and objective investigations, identifying root causes, and developing actionable recommendations that strengthen workplace safety and compliance with regulatory expectations, including those of the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).
Duration:
- 8 hours
Delivery Options:
Accident Investigation Training can be delivered:
- Onsite for employers
Training Method
Instruction includes:
- Instructor-led discussion
- Case studies and real-world examples
- Practical exercises focused on investigation techniques
- Group discussion and applied learning
Training emphasizes objective analysis, documentation, and prevention-focused outcomes.
Course Content
Participants receive instruction covering the full incident investigation process, including:
- Best practices for reducing injuries and occupational illnesses
- The role of incident investigation within an effective health and safety program
- Understanding incidents as predictable and preventable
- Immediate response requirements following serious or critical injuries
- Legal requirements and reporting obligations
- Determining when an investigation is required
- Steps for conducting a structured investigation
- The Accident Pyramid and its role in prevention
- Reactive versus preventive investigation approaches
- Managing and securing the incident scene
- Interviewing injured workers and witnesses
- Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of investigations
- Distinguishing fact from assumption
- Identifying root causes and contributing factors
- Preparing investigation reports and compiling data
- Developing practical recommendations for prevention
- Follow-up actions and corrective measures
Who Should Attend
This course is well suited for:
- Supervisors and managers
- Health and safety representatives
- Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members
- Human resources personnel
- Anyone responsible for investigating workplace incidents or injuries
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