📖 Course Description
This comprehensive course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in accident/incident investigation and reporting. Participants will learn root cause analysis techniques, evidence collection strategies, legal implications, and effective reporting frameworks. The course enhances the ability to conduct thorough investigations that improve safety and prevent recurrence.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand legal and regulatory obligations related to accident reporting
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Apply various investigation methods (e.g., 5-Whys, Fishbone, SCAT, TapRooT, RCA)
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Collect and preserve physical and digital evidence
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Conduct effective interviews and witness statements
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Analyze causes and contributing factors
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Prepare professional, structured investigation reports
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Recommend preventive and corrective actions
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Understand the human and organizational factors involved in incidents
👥 Who Should Attend
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HSE officers and managers
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Safety auditors and inspectors
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Plant supervisors and line managers
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Risk and compliance officers
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Insurance and legal teams involved in incident analysis
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Emergency response teams
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Government regulators
🧰 Training Methodology
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Expert-led presentations
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Video simulations and accident reconstructions
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Hands-on practice with tools and software
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Group work and real case study evaluations
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Mock investigation and reporting exercise
📅 Detailed 5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks
📅 Day 1: Principles of Accident Investigation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Course Introduction |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Definitions: Incident, Accident, Near Miss |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Legal and Regulatory Frameworks |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Types of Investigations: Formal vs. Informal |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Investigation Policies and Responsibilities |
📅 Day 2: Investigation Preparation and Evidence Collection
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Scene Management and Preservation |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Evidence Collection Techniques (Photos, Samples) |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Witness Interviewing: Strategy and Ethics |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Document and Data Review |
📅 Day 3: Root Cause Analysis Techniques
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Causation Models: Domino, Swiss Cheese, etc. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Tools: 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | SCAT and TapRooT Methodologies |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Practical Group Exercise: Root Cause Analysis |
📅 Day 4: Human & Organizational Factors + Reporting
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Human Error & Behavior in Accidents |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Organizational Culture and Safety Systems |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Writing Effective Accident Reports |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Communicating Findings & Recommendations |
📅 Day 5: Simulation and Final Assessment
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Simulation: Full Accident Investigation Exercise |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Group Presentations and Feedback |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | 🍽️ Lunch |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Review of Best Practices & Global Case Studies |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Course Summary, Evaluation, Certificate Ceremony |
📘 Training Materials Provided
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Investigation checklists and templates
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Interview and evidence forms
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Root cause analysis software (trial version/demo)
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Example reports and case studies
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Certificate of Completion
