Incident Investigation Training is a safety training program that teaches participants how to investigate workplace incidents, determine their root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Objectives
- Understand the principles of incident investigation.
- Identify the immediate, underlying, and root causes of incidents.
- Collect and preserve evidence effectively.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Improve workplace safety and prevent similar incidents.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Incident Investigation
- Types of Incidents (Accidents, Near Misses, Dangerous Occurrences)
- Incident Reporting Procedures
- Evidence Collection and Preservation
- Interviewing Witnesses
- Timeline Development
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Investigation Techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa Diagram)
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Legal and Regulatory Considerations
- Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement
Who Should Attend?
- HSE professionals
- Supervisors and managers
- Team leaders
- Engineers
- Incident investigation team members
- Construction, manufacturing, and oil & gas personnel
Learning Outcomes
After completing the training, participants should be able to:
- Report and investigate workplace incidents systematically.
- Gather and analyze evidence objectively.
- Identify immediate, underlying, and root causes.
- Develop effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Prepare clear and comprehensive investigation reports.
Common Standards
This training is commonly aligned with:
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- OSHA 29 CFR 1904 (Recordkeeping and Reporting)
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926
- ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method)
- TapRooT® and other Root Cause Analysis methodologies
- Industry HSE management system requirements
Effective incident investigation helps organizations reduce recurring incidents, improve regulatory compliance, strengthen safety culture, and protect employees, assets, and the environment.
