Accident Investigation
Short course
In Edinburgh and Birmingham
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Short course
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1 Day
On completion of this course, delegates will understand the process and purpose of investigating accidents (incidents, cases of work-related ill health and other occurrences); and the legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting such incidents. Suitable for: This course is suitable for people with responsibility for investigating at supervisory level - including line managers, supervisors, and safety representatives
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Effective accident investigation is not only a moral and legal duty, it also represents sound commercial sense, as identifying and addressing the root causes of accidents guards against future incidents. A thorough investigation of an accident is demonstrable evidence of your commitment to safety. This recently redesigned course incorporates latest HSE guidance.
All delegates who successfully complete the course in full will be awarded the RoSPA certificate of training.
Programme
Introduction: Course administration, aims and objectives.
- Principles of Accident Prevention: An introduction to the principles of accident causation, investigation, and prevention
- Benefits of Accident Prevention: A look at the reasons for preventing accidents and the benefits of thorough accident investigation
- Basic Concepts of Human Factors: An introduction to how the management of human factors has a vital role in the control of risk
- Accident Reporting and Scope of Investigation: A review of accident reporting and intial investigation procedures and reports. This session will include a study of the requirements of RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
- Accident Investigation Techniques: The loss causation model as a basis for accident investigation and an introduction to associated tools and methods for analysis and identification of causal factors
- Stages of Accident Investigation: A detailed guide through the steps to take following an accident
- Case Study: A practical exercise which will provide delegates with the opportunity to complete an accident investigation.Course conclusion and close
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Accident Investigation