Incident Investigation & Reporting Training Course

• Instructor: ProjectX
• Lectures: 3
• Duration: 3 days

📚 Course Objective

By the end of this 3-day course, participants will:

1. Understand the principles and importance of Incident Investigation and Reporting.
2. Learn how to systematically investigate workplace incidents and near misses.
3. Develop skills to identify root causes using structured methodologies.
4. Master effective documentation and reporting techniques for incident findings.
5. Apply corrective and preventive actions to minimize future risks and ensure compliance.

🛠️ Teaching Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Explore incident investigation methodologies and best practices.
• Workshops: Hands-on exercises in incident data collection and analysis.
• Case Studies: Review real-world incident investigation reports.
• Role-Play: Simulate an incident investigation interview.
• Group Projects: Develop and present a detailed incident investigation report.

📑 Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Incident Investigation

• Defining incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Importance of incident investigation and reporting.
• Legal and regulatory requirements for incident reporting.
• Key roles and responsibilities in an investigation team.
• Workshop: Classify different workplace incidents and their impacts.

Day 2: Incident Investigation Techniques

• Step-by-step incident investigation process.
• Data collection methods: Interviews, physical evidence, documentation.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques: 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis.
• Identifying immediate, underlying, and root causes.
• Role-Play: Conduct an interview with an incident witness.

Day 3: Incident Reporting and Preventive Actions

• Structuring an incident investigation report.
• Key elements of an effective incident report.
• Developing corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
• Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of implemented measures.
• Group Project: Develop and present a complete incident investigation and reporting plan.

📝 Evaluation Criteria:

• Participation in discussions and activities: 30%
• Workshop and role-play outcomes: 30%
• Final incident investigation report presentation: 40%

🎯 Target Audience:

• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
• Safety Officers and Supervisors
• Risk Management Personnel
• HR Professionals
• Facility and Operations Managers
• Team Leaders

🛡️ Key Takeaways:

• Clear understanding of the incident investigation lifecycle.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies.
• Enhanced ability to prepare structured and actionable investigation reports.
• Tools for implementing corrective and preventive actions effectively.