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Accident Investigation

A practical approach to investigating workplace accidents, with an emphasis on how to find the root cause - and prevent similar occurrences from happening again.

Two workers reviewing an accident investigation report.
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$49.00 *
Format:
e-Course
Language:
English/French
Duration:
1 hour
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Description

An investigation is an "after the fact" response. It is a process that uncovers hazards or problems that can be eliminated so similar events will not happen in the future.

This course is an introduction to accident investigation. It presents a practical approach to investigating workplace accidents by emphasizing how to find the root cause(s), conduct an investigation, and make effective recommendations to prevent similar occurrences from ever happening again.

The course includes case studies and other examples to illustrate the concepts as well practical tools such as sample forms and checklists. Quizzes throughout the course and an exam help to measure and encourage learning.

Topics include:

  • What to investigate and why
  • Being prepared (policies/procedures, team, investigation kit)
  • What to do first (providing medical care, dealing with the immediate risk)
  • How to conduct an Investigation
    • Secure and evaluate the accident scene
    • Collect evidence and gather facts
    • Interview witnesses
  • Analyze and find the "root cause"
  • Report and Follow Up

Upon completion of this course you will know how to:

  • Be prepared with a policy, team, and investigation kit;
  • Conduct a complete investigation, including how to assess the accident scene, collect evidence and interview witnesses;
  • Conduct an analysis and find the root causes;
  • Report and follow up.

Average time to complete this course is about 50-60 minutes.

Target Audience

  • Committee members, managers, supervisors and workers who may be involved in accident investigation
  • Facility managers, human resources managers, senior managers and others with responsibilities for conducting an investigations or implementing changes resulting from an investigation

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Method

This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Review Process

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.

VuBiz Partnership

We partnered with Vubiz - an international leader in e-learning development - to create this e-course.

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The CCOHS Difference

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.

Certificate of Completion

Earn a certificate upon successful course completion (except free awareness courses).

Created in Partnership

We partner with Vubiz, an international leader in elearning development, to deliver our courses.