Incident / Accident Investigation

Overview

The Incident / Accident Investigation course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct effective workplace incident and accident investigations in accordance with South African health and safety legislation. Proper investigation of incidents and accidents is critical to identifying root causes, preventing recurrence, and ensuring legal compliance.

This course enables delegates to secure and manage incident scenes, gather and analyse evidence, interview witnesses, compile investigation reports, and recommend corrective and preventative measures. Learners are also trained to communicate investigation findings to management and participate in follow-up actions to improve workplace safety performance.

Course Details

Total Modules: 5
Total Duration: 1 Day(s)
Languages Available:
English
Prerequisites:
- Communication: ABET / NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
- Mathematical Literacy: ABET / NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
- Copy of ID document (required for registration and certification purposes).
- English proficiency sufficient to engage with training materials.

Course Objectives

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

Understand legal requirements relating to incident and accident investigations
Secure and control an incident scene safely and appropriately
Identify and classify Incidents / Accidents in the workplace
Collect, record, and analyse relevant information and evidence
Conduct effective witness interviews and fact-finding
Apply root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying causes
Compile accurate investigation reports and recommend corrective actions

Delivery Methods

The course is facilitated by a competent subject matter expert using a combination of:

Interactive discussions
Role plays and simulated investigations
Practical exercises and case studies
Video and slide presentations
Written questions and knowledge checks

Training & Evaluation

Training conducted on a 70% theoretical and 30% practical basis
Continuous evaluation throughout the course

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for employees involved in workplace investigations, including:

Health & Safety (SHE) Representatives
Supervisors and Line Managers
Human Resources Personnel
Junior, Middle, and Senior Management
Employees appointed as Incident / Accident Investigators
Members of Health & Safety Committees

Includes

Comprehensive Training Manual
Lunch & Refreshments (not applicable to on-site / online training)
SAIOSH Accredited (2 CPD credits/points)
Electronic Certificate (on successful completion)
Electronic Delegate Feedback Questionnaire

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