162 Accident Investigation: Basic

Modules:
2
Hours:
1
Sectors:
Construction, EM 385-1-1, General Industry, HAZWOPER, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Short/Fresher, Specialty
Target Audience:
Employee, Supervisor
Fee
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  • 27.99 PDF & Original Certificates
  • 27.99 Original Certificate
  • 15.99 PDF Certificate
  • Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.

Description

Description
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This course provides an overview of the fundamental steps involved in conducting a thorough accident investigation. You will learn how to accurately gather facts, analyze injuries, identify surface causes, and uncover root causes to help prevent future incidents.

Free Access
As an OSH Center student, you have complimentary access to all training content, including quizzes and interactive activities. To obtain official documentation such as exam results, certificates, and transcripts, you may purchase a certificate package.

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:

ID Objective
TO 1.0 Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1 Define “accident,” and give examples of various types of workplace accidents.
LO 1.1.2 Describe the elements of an accident investigation program.
LO 1.1.3 Discuss the importance of securing the accident scene.
LO 1.1.4 Identify guidelines for documenting an accident scene.
LO 1.1.5 Discuss guidelines for conducting interviews during an accident investigation.
LO 1.1.6 Describe the steps in developing and analyzing the sequence of events of a workplace accident.
LO 1.2.1 Describe the purpose of accident cause analysis and identify the three phases of the process.
LO 1.2.2 Identify system failure as the basic assumption accident investigators should make during the investigation.
LO 1.2.3 Describe and give examples of corrective actions and system improvements that might be recommended by accident investigators.
LO 1.2.4 Describe the “Hierarchy of Controls” model for recommending corrective actions and system improvements in an accident report.
LO 1.2.5 Discuss the importance of emphasizing the benefits of approving recommendations for corrective actions and system improvements.
LO 1.2.6 Describe the sections of a well-written accident investigation report.

Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)

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Key Topics
  • ✔ Purpose of the Accident Investigation
  • ✔ Fact-Finding vs. Fault-Finding
  • ✔ Securing the Scene
  • ✔ Documenting the Scene
  • ✔ Interviewing Witnesses
  • ✔ Developing Events
  • ✔ Sequencing Events
  • ✔ Surface and Root Cause Analysis
  • ✔ Developing Recommendations
  • ✔ Short-Term Corrective Actions
  • ✔ Long-Term System Improvements
  • ✔ Selling Management on Recommendations
  • ✔ Writing the Report

Testimonials

The OSH Center has been an incredible resource for learning workplace safety. The courses are clear, practical, and easy to follow, even for someone new to occupational health and safety. I appreciated the flexibility of online training and the fact that I could learn at my own pace. Thanks to the OSH Center, I now feel more confident about identifying hazards and keeping my workplace safe.

Edward Maya
  • United States

Our team members completed training through the OSH Center, and the results have been excellent. Not only did the courses improve their awareness of safety practices, but we also saw a noticeable improvement in day-to-day compliance with safety protocols. The certification process was smooth and cost-effective, making it a great investment for our organization.

John Doe
  • United States

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