Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Safety Officers and HSE Professionals
• Supervisors and Line Managers
• Maintenance and Operations Personnel
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• HR and Training Officers Involved in Safety Reporting
• Anyone responsible for workplace safety and incident investigation

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and importance of accident and incident investigation
• Apply systematic investigation techniques and root cause analysis methods
• Collect, document, and analyze evidence accurately
• Conduct effective interviews and prepare detailed investigation reports
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory reporting standards

DAY 1

Introduction to Accident and Incident Investigation

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Understanding Accidents, Near Misses, and Unsafe Acts
• Objectives and Benefits of Effective Investigations
• Legal and Regulatory Requirements (OSHA, ISO 45001, ILO)Roles and Responsibilities in an Investigation Team
• The Accident Causation Theories (Domino, Bird, and Swiss Cheese Models)
• Establishing an Incident Reporting Culture

DAY 2

Investigation Process and Techniques

• Steps in Conducting an Accident Investigation
• Immediate Response and Scene Management
• Securing and Preserving the Accident Scene
• Data Collection: Physical Evidence, Documentation, and Photography
• Interviewing Techniques and Witness Management
• Information Recording and Verification
• Workshop

DAY 3

Root Cause Analysis and Evaluation Methods

• Differentiating Immediate, Basic, and Root Causes
• Root Cause Analysis Techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis)
• Analyzing Contributing Factors: Human, Equipment, and Environmental
• Identifying Systemic Weaknesses in Safety Management
• Using Checklists and Standard Investigation Templates
• Group Exercise

DAY 4

Reporting, Documentation, and Corrective Actions

• Writing Effective Investigation Reports
• Structuring Reports for Management and Regulatory Submission
• Developing Corrective and Preventive Action Plans (CAPA)
• Verification and Follow-Up of Implemented Actions
• Trend Analysis and Data-Driven Safety Improvements
• Communicating Findings and Lessons Learned
• Case Studies

DAY 5

Practical Application and Course Wrap-up

• Integrating Investigation Findings into Safety Management Systems
• Developing an Organizational Reporting and Learning Culture
• Continuous Improvement through Feedback and Monitoring
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony