Introduction To Incident (Accident) Investigation

In this course, you will discover the primary reasons for conducting an incident investigation and employer responsibilities related to workplace-incident investigations.

Master the four-step incident investigation procedure through hands-on training and learn to conduct an effective incident investigation at your workplace.

Why Is Incident Investigation Important? 

• Overview of four-step process

• Terminology of incident investigation

• Review of benefits of incident investigation

Four-step Process

• Preserve and document the scene

• Collect information

• Determine root causes

• Implement corrective actions

• Case study worked as class to practice these elements

Case Studies

Work additional case studies to reinforce the knowledge of the incident investigation processAlthough enrollment in online OSHA numbered courses is restricted to students in OSHA's Region IV (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee).

Individuals who have an established relationship with Georgia Tech (have previously taken courses at Georgia Tech OTIEC), are not prohibited from registering for OSHA numbered online courses if they reside outside of OSHA's Region IV.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for safety and health professionals, as well as small business owners and managers.

What You Will Learn

• Incident investigation basics
• The four-step process
• How You Will Benefit
• Conduct an incident investigation using the four-step procedure.
• Analyze incidents using proven techniques.
• Know your responsibilities in a workplace incident.