Accident Investigation

Workplace Accident Investigation Course

This Workplace Accident Investigation course will provide the information you need to effectively analyze an accident and uncover its underlying and root causes.

Workplace Accident Statistics

We’ll start with statistics that show the extent and the main causes of death and injury in the US workplace.

Heinrich’s Theory of Industrial Accident Prevention

You’ll learn about Heinrich’s theory of industrial accident prevention and how to classify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and their associated hazards.

Recording and Reporting Hazards and Accidents

We’ll show you the correct way to record and report hazards and accidents, and how, and when to send reports to OSHA.

Four Stages of an OSHA Official Accident Investigation

The main four stages of an OSHA official accident investigation are described in detail:

1. Preserving and documenting the scene of the accident.
2. Collecting information.
3. Determining underlying and root causes.
4. Implementing corrective actions.

In these course, we’ll also describe the roles and responsibilities of the people involved, and provide a range of practical tips and professional advice to help ensure the accident investigation reaches a successful conclusion.