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"Accidents will happen". We have all heard that statement before. Unfortunately, sometimes it is true. In spite of our best efforts, things occasionally do go wrong. While many accidents seem to happen for obvious reasons, there may be things that contribute to an accident which are not always apparent. That is why it is vital to conduct a thorough Accident Investigation.
This program on "Accident Investigation" shows employees steps that are taken in an accident investigation, and highlight how important it is for employees to fully cooperate with any inquiry. They also point out that while an investigation's focus is to determine the cause of an accident, the overall goal is to prevent similar accidents from happening again.
Course Objectives:
To help address these issues, this Course is designed to present the fundamental information in these areas. Upon completion of the Course, employees should:
Understand the goals of an Accident Investigation, and how it can prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
Be able to help to secure an accident scene, and understand why it is important to preserve the physical evidence.
Be able to apply "Root Cause Analysis" to an Accident Investigation, examining the chain of events that led to the accident.
Understand why complete and thorough interviews are an important part of an Accident Investigation, and how employees can help in this process.
Understand why it is vital that all employees assist in an Accident Investigation.
Be able to effectively report "close calls" and "near misses".
Understand the role of policies, equipment and training in an Accident Prevention Plan.
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