Kevin Ian Schmidt

Incident Investigation Training – Beginners

Part of a quality incident investigation program is properly training for those tasked with investigating after an accident.

This training is geared for beginners, to get a foundation in incident investigation techniques. As skills grow I haveĀ  more advancedĀ  investigation trainings available.

properly investigate all accidents and incidentsThis training covers fundamentals of incident investigation such as:

  • the importance of root cause analysis in an investigation;
  • the hierarchy of controls to minimize risk exposure;
  • how to identify “Red Flags” in an investigation.
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Benefits of Incident Investigations

When properly conducted, incident investigations:

  • help prevent future accidents,
  • help you identify and eliminate hazards,
  • expose deficiencies in your processes or equipment,
  • reduce injury and workers compensation costs, and
  • maintain and improve employee morale.

This training can be given to those in your company tasked with conducting an incident investigation, either in a class room environment or as part of a self learning exercise.

Learning Outcomes from Incident Investigation training

  • Broad understanding of incident investigation
  • Robust understanding of incident investigation
  • Readily applicable incident investigation procedures
  • Be able to collect, analyze and communicate data
  • Understanding of strategies to ensure the organization learns from safety failure
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Who can benefit from this incident investigation training?

Managers and supervisors who are responsible for conducting incident investigations will most benefit from this course. The content is also beneficial to workers who have health & safety responsibilities, such as Health & Safety Representatives and First Responders.

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