Accident Investigation
The PIMS Accident Investigation course provides practical knowledge for examining workplace accidents systematically, determining why they occurred and identifying measures that can help prevent similar events....
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Program Overview
The PIMS Accident Investigation course provides practical knowledge for examining workplace accidents systematically, determining why they occurred and identifying measures that can help prevent similar events. Effective accident investigation supports organisational learning and stronger workplace risk control.
The programme covers accident-causation models, investigation planning, evidence collection, witness interviewing, analytical techniques, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions and professional report writing.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Accident Investigation
- Purpose and Benefits of Accident Investigation
- Accident Reporting Responsibilities
- Accident-Causation Principles
- Domino Theory
- Swiss Cheese Model
- Human Factors in Accidents
- Investigation Planning and Preparation
- Securing the Accident Scene
- Collection of Physical Evidence
- Photographic and Documentary Evidence
- Witness Interviews
- Data Analysis
- Five Whys Analysis
- Fishbone Analysis
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Root-Cause Determination
- Corrective and Preventive Actions
- Investigation Reports
- Follow-Up and Action Monitoring
- Lessons Learned and Continual Improvement
Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.
PIMSWho Should Attend?
This PIMS Accident Investigation course is suitable for Safety Officers, supervisors, Team Leaders, HSE Managers, Site Engineers, Risk and Compliance personnel and professionals responsible for investigating workplace accidents.
Key Benefits
After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:
- Develop practical accident-investigation skills
- Secure and assess accident scenes systematically
- Collect relevant physical and documentary evidence
- Conduct objective witness interviews
- Apply Root Cause Analysis techniques
- Develop appropriate corrective and preventive measures
- Prepare professional investigation reports
- Support prevention of recurring workplace accidents
Assessment & Evaluation
- Assessment Type: Written examination and case-based practical assessment.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short-answer responses and a practical case scenario.
- Total Questions: 40 theory questions plus 1 case-based report submission.
- Passing Score: 70% overall.
- Duration: 90 minutes for the written examination plus 30 minutes for the case exercise.
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