Course Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct effective accident and incident investigations in the workplace. It focuses on identifying root causes, applying investigative techniques, and recommending corrective and preventive actions to improve overall workplace safety.

Participants will learn to manage the investigation process systematically, collect evidence, interview witnesses, analyze contributing factors, and document findings in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.

Duration

🕒 2 Days (Total: 16 Hours)

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand the purpose and importance of workplace accident investigations.
✅ Identify different types of incidents and reporting obligations.
✅ Apply systematic investigation techniques and tools.
✅ Collect, analyze, and preserve evidence effectively.
✅ Identify immediate, underlying, and root causes of incidents.
✅ Prepare accurate investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.
✅ Contribute to continuous safety improvement through effective investigation outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

✔ Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) managers and officers.
✔ Supervisors and team leaders.
✔ Operations and facility managers.
✔ Emergency response and safety committee members.
✔ HR and compliance officers.
✔ Any employee involved in reporting, investigating, or managing workplace incidents.

Course Contents

📌 Introduction to Accident and Incident Investigation – Definitions, types, and legal obligations.
📌 The Investigation Process – From notification to final report.
📌 Evidence Collection & Interview Techniques.
📌 Root Cause Analysis Tools – 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, etc.
📌 Corrective & Preventive Action Development.
📌 Reporting and Documentation Standards.
📌 Case Studies & Real-World Investigation Exercises.
📌 Interactive Group Discussions & Knowledge Checks.

Certification

🎓 Upon successful completion, participants will receive an internationally recognized Accident Investigation Awareness Certificate from RIMAN Training Center.