This course is an introduction of the basic steps in an effective accident investigation that will help you to accurately determine the facts, understand injury analysis, surface-cause analysis, and root-cause analysis.

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As an OSHAcademy student, you have free access to all our training materials, including knowledge checks and course activities. Documentation of your training–such as exam scores, certificates, and transcripts–can be accessed by purchasing a certificate package.

Modules: 2
Hours: 1
Sectors: All Industries

Fee

FREE Access
$ PDF & Original Certificates
$ Original Certificate
$ PDF Certificate

Shipping & Handling not included for original certificate prices.

  • Key Topics

    • Purpose of the Accident Investigation
    • Fact-Finding vs. Fault-Finding
    • Securing the Scene
    • Documenting the Scene
    • Interviewing Witnesses
    • Developing Events
    • Sequencing Events
    • Surface and Root Cause Analysis
    • Developing Recommendations
    • Short-Term Corrective Actions
    • Long-Term System Improvements
    • Selling Management on Recommendations
    • Writing the Report
  • Target Audience

    • Employee
    • Supervisor