Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
1879
Course Name
Accident Investigation
Contact Hours
2.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Water Works Association - PA Section
Primary Contact
Melanie Greene
melanie@paawwa.org
717-774-8870 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide information necessary to aid in the investigation of a workplace accident. Various contributing factors will be identified so that reasonable attempts can be made to avoid future emergencies. Action plans will be discussed. Coordinating investigations into with the responsibilities of the company's Safety Committee members can directly impact a company's SAFETY CULTURE.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
Student guide will be a printed outline of key points and support information to be used in investigating workplace accidents.
Key points discussed will include:
A) Explain the Main Goals of an Accident Investigation;
B) Discussions on the true purpose of an Accident Investigation;
C) What is a 'Near Miss'?;
D) Determining the 'ROOT CAUSE' of an accident;
E) Key factors that that contribute to accidents;
F) Accident Investigations begin right away.
G) Role of the Safety Committee and Safety Director;
H) Using the WHAT IF question;
I) Document EVERYTHING!
*-then-- RE-train, RE-train, RE-train ;
*EVALUATING plan effectiveness and making adjustments
Target Audience
Water or Wastewater Operators, Safety Personnel and Safety Team Members, Safety Directors/ Managers, Administrators, Plant Superintendants, Board members, and anyone involved in managing and/or faciliting site safety.
Training Format
Classroom