Content
Course content
The Accident and Incident Investigation course covers the following topics:
- Key definitions.
- The major causes and serious consequences of accidents and incidents.
- Prevention strategies.
- The purpose and benefits of investigations.
- Steps in the investigation process:
- Commencing the investigation.
- Gathering and retaining evidence, including applying effective interview techniques.
- Analysing information and determining underlying causes and contributing factors.
- Making safety recommendations.
- The role and responsibilities of an investigator.
- The personal qualities and knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) of effective investigators.
- Training requirements for investigators.
- Reporting requirements.
- Monitoring investigation outcomes.
- Following up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
