Incident Investigation

An accident is an undesired event that results in personal injury or property damage, an incident that adversely affects completion of a task. If the safety professional can identify, analyze and fix the unsafe behaviors and conditions behind a near miss, they can prevent incidents.
What does this course cover?
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Recognize the purpose and benefits of an incident investigation.
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Identify common practices to follow and information to be gathered during an investigation.
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Describe documenting and reporting responsibilities.
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Recognize the importance of and common practices for determining root cause.
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Discuss the importance of implementing corrective actions.
What are the course takeaways?
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Knowledge of incident investigations and appropriate responses.
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Certificate of Completion (immediately available for download and/or print).
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Examination record available for employer.
Regulations –
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Accident/Incident Investigation United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
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ANSI z10, Safety Management Systems
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CFR 1910.119 (m) (1)
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DOE Handbook Accident and Operational Safety Analysis, Volume I: Accident Analysis Techniques, DOE‐HDBK‐11208‐2012
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Gano, Dean L. Comparison of Common Root Cause Analysis Tools and Methods. 3rd Edition
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Taiichi Ohno. Toyota production system: beyond large-scale production. Portland: Productivity Press