Accident Investigation: An Introduction

This module presents the history of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a foundation for the discussion of accident investigations. Learners then explore when to conduct accident investigations and the goals and steps of such investigations. The module concludes by describing the difference between an incident and an accident, the costs of accidents, and how to report an accident.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20728 (English)
Author(s): Kristen Panella, CSP - 2SAFE Consulting, Inc.

In this module, learners review the steps in the investigation process and how to implement a process for notifying investigators when an incident occurs. The module also provides an overview of the types of forms that should be created and completed as part of the investigation process.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20729 (English)
Author(s): Kristen Panella, CSP - 2SAFE Consulting, Inc.

In this module, learners explore what evidence to collect at the scene of an accident, the role of interviewers as part of the investigation, and the critical elements of interviews and investigations. The module also describes how to develop a report, a root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20730 (English)
Author(s): Kristen Panella, CSP - 2SAFE Consulting, Inc.

In this last module, learners apply what they have learned throughout the course. They are walked through two accident investigations, including the elements of each accident as well as the investigation process, root cause process, and corrective action process for each accident.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 20731 (English)
Author(s): Kristen Panella, CSP - 2SAFE Consulting, Inc.