Investigating Accidents & Incidents
Duration: 0.5 Days
Register for this half-day Accident and Incident Investigation course now. Learn about the purpose and benefits of an investigation; legal reporting requirements; and proven steps and techniques for conducting effective investigations.
Online Instructor-Led Training
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Registration fee per person: $159.00
Training Overview
The investigation of accidents and incidents is a core activity within a functional health and safety program. It is also a key requirement in the Safety Group program. In addition, certain types of incidents must be investigated and reported by law. This half-day instructor-led course is designed to help your company:
- Learn from workplace accidents & incidents by identifying and addressing gaps in your OHS program.
- Prevent costly recurrences.
- Reduce future risks & costs.
WSPS online instructor-led courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings. Platform specifics will be communicated at time of registration.
What topics will be covered?
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- The meaning of the terms 'accident' and 'incident'
- The impacts of incidents
- The importance of investigating incidents
- Incident investigation legislation
- Types of incidents
- Steps in the investigation process
- People, equipment, material, environment and process factors
- The incident causation model
- Methods for controlling hazards
- Completing an investigation report
What are the benefits?
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This course equips workplace parties with the essential knowledge, skills and tools to conduct investigations and prevent costly recurrences.
Participants will:
- Describe the difference between 'accident' and 'incident'
- Explain the impact of incidents
- Describe the importance of investigating incidents
- Explain the legal requirements for investigating and reporting incidents
- List the steps in conducting an investigation
- Complete an incident investigation
Who is this recommended for?
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This solution is suitable for all WSPS sectors that are regulated by Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The course is intended for anyone who may conduct investigations including:
- Managers & supervisors
- JHSC members (both certified & non-certified)
- Health and safety representatives
- Others responsible for health and safety in the workplace
How can training be delivered?
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WSPS online instructor-led courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings.
Private delivery is also available for employees in your workplace, either in-person or virtually. Please contact Customer Care at 905 614 1400 or 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) for more information about private training options.
Important: Requirements for virtual training
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- Virtual Training is currently available in English only.
- Participant requirements include a webcam, capable hardware, software & internet.
- Our live online instructor-led training courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings.
- Specific platform details for this course will be shared upon registration.
- Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on Microsoft Teams Meetings delivery
To ensure an optimal training experience, we strongly recommend participants to use laptops or desktop computers and avoid using mobile phones or tablets.
Group Discounts
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Volume discounts for selected training, which have been marked throughout the catalogue, are shown below.
| 3-5 participants |
10% |
| 6-9 participants |
15% |
| 10+ participants |
20% |
- Participants must be from the same organization
- Participants must register for the same course. However, course dates and locations can vary; CSA/WSPS courses excluded
- Registrations must be received by WSPS at the same time.
