HAMILTON, ON (February 13, 2006) - The new e-course, Accident Investigation, from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) presents an introduction and practical approach to investigating workplace accidents. The purpose of an investigation is to find the root causes and correct them to prevent similar events from happening in the future.
The course outlines the steps to take to develop an accident investigation policy/procedure, conduct a thorough investigation by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing the facts, and to make effective recommendations for action to prevent similar occurrences.
This course is essential for health and safety committee members, supervisors, and managers. It is also beneficial to health and safety professionals or anyone else who may have responsibilities for a workplace investigation or for implementing changes resulting from an investigation.
E-learning courses from CCOHS are unique in that they provide the learner with course content that is:
- Credible - developed by CCOHS subject specialists
- Accurate, current and written in clear language - reviewed by other CCOHS subject specialists to ensure quality standards are met
- Unbiased - reviewed externally by representatives of government, employers and labour
- Available in English and French
Learners can ask a CCOHS instructor specific questions that may not have been answered by the course. This e-course, with quizzes throughout and an exam to measure learning, takes about 50-60 minutes to complete. After the learner passes the exam they are issued a certificate of completion.
The course can be purchased for one user or, if four or more people are to be trained, a multi-user license offers a savings. Special introductory pricing is available until April 10, 2006.
The French version of the course, L'Enquête d'accident will be available in the spring.
Registration and pricing information is available on the CCOHS website.
