Conducting Accident / Incident Investigations

Legal Requirements as Required By the OHSA and Regulations:

• Under Section 25 (2)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, it states that “An employer shall ensure that when appointing a supervisor, appoint a competent person” Section 25(2)(a) says that employers are required to “provide instruction and supervision to a worker to protect the health or safety of the worker”.

• Section 51 and 52 of OHSA, discusses what employers are required to do in the event of serious accidents at the workplace.

• WSIB WorkWell audit section 2.1(c) and 6.1(h) both require the employer to demonstrate that they have provided training to supervisors.

Course Content / Elements Covered:

• This program goes through the six steps in an effective Accident Investigation to determine the Root Causes of the accident.

• Participants will investigate a mock accident

• A review of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and what it says is required for notification.