This course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and practical skills required to conduct effective incident investigations and perform comprehensive risk assessments. Participants will learn to identify root causes of workplace incidents, evaluate hazards, and implement corrective and preventive measures to reduce risks and enhance organizational safety and compliance. The course combines theory, case studies, and hands-on exercises to ensure participants can apply risk assessment and investigation methodologies in real-world scenarios.

Target Group:

• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) professionals

• Operations and plant managers

• Safety officers and supervisors

• Risk management professionals

• Quality assurance and compliance officers

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of incident investigation and risk assessment.

• Identify, document, and analyze workplace incidents effectively.

• Apply root cause analysis techniques to determine underlying causes of incidents.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to evaluate workplace hazards.

• Develop corrective and preventive action plans to mitigate risks.

• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• 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