Course Description:
This intensive course equips participants with the skills and tools to perform structured and effective incident investigations using the Apollo Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodology. Through case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to identify underlying systemic failures, map causal relationships, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence. The course is based on proven principles of the Apollo RCA approach, focusing on logic-based thinking and evidence gathering.
Who Should Attend:
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HSE professionals
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Incident/Accident investigators
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Safety officers and managers
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Operations and maintenance supervisors
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Quality assurance managers
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Regulatory compliance officers
Training Format:
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Instructor-led lectures
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Interactive case studies
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Group workshops
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RCA software demonstrations (optional)
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Real-world examples
5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks:
Day 1: Introduction to Incident Investigation and Apollo RCA
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration and Welcome |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Importance of Incident Investigation |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Overview of Apollo Root Cause Analysis |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Principles of Causation and Logic Trees |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Roles and Responsibilities in an Investigation |
Day 2: Planning and Conducting an Investigation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Planning the Investigation: Scope, Objectives, Team |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:00 | Evidence Collection Techniques (Interviews, Site Visits) |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Data Validation and Reliability |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Group Exercise: Case Study on Initial Evidence Gathering |
Day 3: Apollo RCA Process Deep Dive
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Building a Cause and Effect Chart |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Identifying Conditions and Actions |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Common Logical Errors and How to Avoid Them |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Hands-on Exercise: Constructing Logic Trees |
Day 4: Analysis, Corrective Actions, and Reporting
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Identifying Root Causes vs Contributing Factors |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:00 | Developing and Selecting Corrective Actions |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Writing Investigation Reports and Recommendations |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Break |
| 15:15 – 16:30 | Reporting Do’s and Don’ts, Legal Aspects |
Day 5: Workshop and Certification
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Final Group Project: Full RCA on a Simulated Incident |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Team Presentations and Feedback |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Review and Q&A |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Final Assessment/Quiz |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Course Conclusion & Certificates Distribution |
