Accident and Incident Investigation Techniques

Course Objectives

• Be prepared with a policy, team, and investigation kit;
• Employ effective investigation and interview techniques;
• Analyze accidents to identify “true” root causes;
• Describe human relations issues affecting accident reporting; and
• Prepare Report and follow up.
  
  

Target Audience

Members of Safety & Health Committee, Safety Officer, Supervisors and individuals responsible for investigating accidents (incidents).

Methodology

Lecture, group discussion, work site visit, case study and presentation

Course Modules

• Basic Principles of Safety & Health Management
• Malaysian Occupational Safety & Health Legislation :
  • Factories and Machinery Act 1967
  • Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 1994
  • NADOPOD Regulations 2004
  • Case Study 1 : Compliance Survey
• Hazards at workplace :
  • Hazards Definition
  • Hazards Identification
  • Hazard category : physical/chemical/biological/ergonomic
• Risk Control :
  • Risk Definition
  • Principle of Risk Control
  • Hierarchy of Risk Control
• Case Study 2 : Hazards Identification
  Accident & Incident :
  • Definition
  • Accident causation model : Domino Theory
  • Costs of Accident : Direct and indirect costs
• Incidents to investigate
  On-site investigation process :
  • Gather information
  • Immediate Causes
  • Basic/Root Causes
  • Data to include in investigation reports.
  • Witness interview techniques.
  Analysis Tools :
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
  • Fishbone Diagram
• Post action : hazard control measures and follow-up.
  • Case Study 3 : Report Writing
  Complete an Accident/Incident Investigation report according to your procedures