Incident Investigation & Risk Assessment

Introduction to Incident Investigation

• Types of workplace incidents and near misses

• Importance of investigating incidents

• Legal and organizational requirements for incident reporting

Root Cause Analysis Techniques

• Methods for identifying root causes (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)

• Differentiating between immediate and underlying causes

• Documenting and reporting findings

Risk Assessment Fundamentals

• Definition of risk, hazard, and exposure

• Understanding risk likelihood and severity

• Prioritizing risks based on impact

Hazard Identification and Evaluation

• Workplace hazard recognition

• Tools for hazard evaluation

• Integrating hazard identification into daily operations

Investigative Process and Procedures

• Collecting and preserving evidence

• Interviewing witnesses and personnel

• Writing clear and concise investigation reports

Corrective and Preventive Actions

• Developing actionable recommendations

• Implementing corrective measures

• Monitoring effectiveness and ensuring compliance

Risk Mitigation Strategies

• Risk control measures (engineering, administrative, PPE)

• Continuous monitoring and reassessment

• Communication of risk management strategies

Case Studies and Practical Exercises

• Analysis of real-world incident investigations

• Hands-on exercises in risk assessment

• Group workshops for action plan development