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Accident Investigation
e-Learning course now available!

Course Description

An investigation is an "after the fact" response. It is a process that uncovers hazards or problems that can be eliminated so similar events will not happen in the future.

This course is an introduction to accident investigation. It presents a practical approach to investigating workplace accidents by emphasizing how to find the root cause(s), conduct an investigation, and make effective recommendations to prevent similar occurrences from ever happening again.



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Also available in French

The course includes case studies and other examples to illustrate the concepts as well practical tools such as sample forms and checklists. Quizzes throughout the course and an exam help to measure and encourage learning.

Topics include:

  • What to investigate and why
  • Being prepared (policies/procedures, team, investigation kit)
  • What to do first (providing medical care, dealing with the immediate risk)
  • How to conduct an Investigation
    • Secure and evaluate the accident scene
    • Collect evidence and gather facts
    • Interview witnesses
  • Analyze and find the "root cause"
  • Report and Follow Up

Upon completion of this course you will know how to:

  • Be prepared with a policy, team, and investigation kit;
  • Conduct a complete investigation, including how to assess the accident scene, collect evidence and interview witnesses;
  • Conduct an analysis and find the root causes;
  • Report and follow up.

Average time to complete this course is about 50-60 minutes.

Target Audience

  • Committee members, managers, supervisors and workers who may be involved in accident investigation
  • Facility managers, human resources managers, senior managers and others with responsibilities for conducting an investigations or implementing changes resulting from an investigation

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Options

This e-course is delivered on-line via the internet. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-course lets you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Pricing

Single User (90 days access) - $80

Multi-user License (1 year access) - based on single user seat price the following multi-user discounts apply:

Multi-user Discounts
Total SeatsDiscount
5-9   20%
10-24   30%
25-49   40%
50-199   50%
200-500   60%
Want more than 500 seats? Contact CCOHS Client Services
Discounts are calculated automatically when registering online.
Read more about License Options.

Registration

Registration for this course is provided online, or by contacting Client Services or calling 1-800-668-4284.


Review Process

Every e-course produced by CCOHS is reviewed by expert representatives from government, employers, and labour for technical accuracy and readability.


VuBiz Partnership

We partnered with Vubiz - an international leader in e-learning development - to create this e-course.

Vubiz offers other related e-learning courses that may also be of interest to you. Read about them in the Vubiz Catalogue of e-learning courses.

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