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Accident Investigation

Learn the process of determining the cause of an accident and how to preventing future accidents
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced  Provider KnowledgeCity  8 Lessons ·  13m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

"Accidents will happen." We have all heard that statement before and unfortunately, sometimes it's true. In spite of our best efforts, things occasionally do go wrong. That is why it is vital to conduct a thorough Accident Investigation. This employee training program explains the steps taken in an accident investigation. Additionally, this course highlights how important it is for employees to fully cooperate with any inquiry. It also explains that while an investigation's focus is to determine the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again.

What You'll Learn

  • Conduct a thorough accident investigation by following each step of the process
  • Distinguish between accidents and near misses
  • Apply root cause analysis to determine why an accident occurred
  • Examine case studies involving equipment, training, and procedures
  • Learn from accidents to prevent similar ones from happening again
  • Cooperate fully with an accident inquiry as an employee

Key Takeaways

  • Despite best efforts, things occasionally go wrong, which is why conducting a thorough accident investigation is vital.
  • This training program explains the steps taken in an accident investigation.
  • It is important for employees to fully cooperate with any inquiry.
  • While an investigation's focus is to determine the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is an employee training program for those who may take part in or cooperate with an accident investigation.

What does this course cover?

It explains the steps taken in an accident investigation, covering accidents and near misses, investigations and root cause analysis, and three case studies on equipment, training, and procedures, along with learning from accidents.

What is the goal of an accident investigation according to this course?

While an investigation focuses on determining the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course builds skills in investigation, accident analysis, accident prevention, employee relations investigations, safety training, and fire investigation.

How is the course structured?

It is organized into lessons including an Introduction, Accidents and Near Misses, Investigations and Root Cause Analysis, three case studies, Learning from Accidents, and a Review.