WHO SHOULD DO THIS ACCIDENT - INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING?

This course should be done by employees with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to accidents and incidents in the workplace and their investigation.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT?

This course provides evidence that persons responsible for conducting investigations into accidents and incidents in the workplace have been trained and are competent to do so. Attendees will be able to identify and understand the legal requirements needed to monitor and investigate any incidents that occur and process the physical evidence of incidents and accidents, documenting and reporting these in the correct manner.

BASIC COURSE CONTENTS

This course includes the following important aspects:

Describing the requirements for workplace safety, health, and environmental incident investigation.

Providing the legal and organisational requirements, as well as any other legal requirements.

Providing the requirements for an investigation and the procedures to be followed.

Understanding and explaining the consequences of non-compliance.

Conducting SHE incident investigations, including identifying resources, gathering accurate and relevant information, processing physical evidence, conducting post-investigation activities, and completing and submitting reports.

COURSE DETAILS

The course duration is 4 to 6 hours.

Training will be conducted virtually.

The course programme includes facilitator presentations, readings, group discussions, and a virtual assessment for completion.

BENEFITS OF THE TRAINING

Attendees who complete the course will be able to:

Conduct an investigation into workplace safety, health, and environmental incidents.

Describe the requirements for workplace safety, health, and environmental incident investigation.

Identify and explain the general duties of employers to their employees.

Identify and explain the general duties of employees at work.

Identify and explain what is expected of the Health and Safety Committee and its functions.

Explain the prescribed recording and investigation of incidents.

TRAINING OUTCOME

Successful attendees will receive a certificate of competence.

ACCREDITATION

Accident-Incident Investigation training is aligned to registered unit standards and is accredited by SAIOSH as meeting the academic requirements for 2 CPD Credits. Attendees will be assessed by completing a knowledge assessment that covers the essential knowledge components for this course.

TRAINING DATES

26 March 2025
24 April 2025
25 May 2025
26 June 2025
23 July 2025
25 August 2025
24 September 2025
22 October 2025
26 November 2025