Incident And Accident Investigation Training

Liderazgo Training

All training programs are Outcome Based and are assessed according to various Unit Standards and Outcomes.

Incident and Accident Investigation Training is a unit standard aligned course. Assessment criteria consists of a Formative Assessment, In-Class Assessments and a Summative Assessment.

Course Duration

Duration: 1-day course

Day 1: Theory
08:00 am – 16:00 pm (x2 15-minute breaks included)
In-Class Assessments
Final Assessment

Course Overview

The purpose of this program is to teach the designated employee how to conduct a preliminary workplace Incident Investigation related to Health, Safety, and Environment Incidents.

On completion of this program the Employee will be capable of:

• Describing requirements pertaining to conducting preliminary investigations and environment incidents
• Selecting approaches to investigations which are appropriate for specified contents
• Gathering data for preliminary investigations that is accurate
• Recording and reporting data accurately and as specified

Learning Outcomes- Theoretical Content

• Introduction to Incident Investigation
  • What is an Incident
  • What is Incident Investigation
• Legal Requirements
  • Functions of the Health and Safety Representative
  • Investigations, Formal Inquiries and Joint Inquiries
  • Reporting of incidents and Occupational Diseases
  • Recording and Investigation of Incidents
• How to approach an Incident
  • The Investigator Tool Kit
• Who qualifies to carry out an Incident Investigation?
• How to carry out an Incident Investigation
  • What Should Be Investigated
  • Investigation Format
  • Re- Enactments
• The Written Report
  • Establishing Involvement
  • Report Format / Template
• HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
• Accident Investigation Techniques
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Frank Bird Accident Triangle
  • Fish Bone

Learning Outcomes- In Class Activities

• Video Presentation and Discussion:
  • Video 1 – The Initial Response of an Incident Investigation
  • Video 2 – Gathering Evidence of an Incident Investigation
  • Video 3 – Analysis and Correction of an Incident Investigation

Competency Scores

• All learners are to achieve 75% and above for Theoretical Assessments.

Training Aids

• Slide Show Presentation
• Video Presentation