Incident Investigation

Incident Investigation course is offered by SGS Academy.Our training solutions are developed by subject matter experts to help organizations and individuals improve personal competence and skills – core enablers of sustainable business development and competitive advantage.

Description

This subject consists of 3 modules, which explore incident investigations.

1. Overview of incident investigation. 
2. Causes and consequences of incidents.
3. Reporting and investigation of workplace incidents.

Objectives

• I will learn the principles applicable in understanding and differentiating between incident ‘grades’, the purpose of investigations and the obligations of the employer and employee in the event of a workplace incident. 
• I will be able to investigate the direct and indirect causes and consequences of incidents (examined through a loss causation model) and understand the ratios between minor and major reported injury incidents in the workplace (as analysed by Frank Bird). 
• I will explore the four steps in the sequence of incidents, which will assist me in managing and controlling all probable or resultant losses. 
• I will be able to interpret the reporting requirements and steps to follow when investigating incidents in the workplace.