Course Description
Conducting thorough workplace accident investigations is essential for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. These investigations uncover the root causes of accidents, enabling organizations to address underlying issues and implement effective preventive measures. This proactive approach not only protects employees from future harm but also fosters a culture of safety and responsibility. Thorough investigations help organizations comply with regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of legal and financial penalties. Additionally, by learning from accidents, companies can continuously improve their safety protocols, enhancing overall workplace safety and efficiency. This builds trust among employees, showing a commitment to their well-being and contributing to a more secure and productive work environment.
Gain the skills required to conduct thorough workplace accident investigations with our comprehensive, self-paced course. This program covers essential techniques and methodologies for securing accident scenes, gathering crucial evidence, and identifying human errors. Engage with nine meticulously crafted scenarios that simulate real-life incidents and aim for mastery by scoring 100% in each scenario.
This course has the option to complete a micro-credential. Scenarios are used as the form of assessment for the micro-credential, and you need to achieve a grade of 100% to receive the award. Successful completion provides a badge that can be attached to online portfolios, online resumes, and LinkedIn profiles; demonstrating competency in investigating incidents.
Course Outline
There are a total of nine modules that make up the Incident Investigation course:
- Module 1: Incident Investigation
- Module 2: Powers of the Inspector
- Module 3: Investigating the Incident
- Module 4: Note-Taking
- Module 5: Interviewing
- Module 6: Statements
- Module 7: Accident Scene
- Module 8: Capturing the Scene
- Module 9: Report
What You Will Learn
- How to secure accident scenes, gather crucial evidence, and identify human error
Notes
The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.Recommended For
- Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) students
- Occupational Health & Safety professionals
- Supervisors
- Managers