OSHA 7505: Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

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  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

OSHA 7505: Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation

Course Description

In this course, you will discover the primary reasons for conducting an incident investigation and employer responsibilities related to workplace-incident investigations. Master the four-step incident investigation procedure through hands-on training and learn to conduct an effective incident investigation at your workplace.

Course Content

WHY IS INCIDENT INVESTIGATION IMPORTANT?

  • Overview of four-step process
  • Terminology of incident investigation
  • Review of benefits of incident investigation

FOUR-STEP PROCESS

  • Preserve and document the scene
  • Collect information
  • Determine root causes
  • Implement corrective actions
  • Case study worked as class to practice these elements

CASE STUDIES

  • Work additional case studies to reinforce the knowledge of the incident investigation process
Requirements & Materials
Important Information

Although enrollment in online OSHA numbered courses is restricted to students in OSHA's Region IV (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee), individuals who have an established relationship with Georgia Tech (have previously taken courses at Georgia Tech OTIEC), are not prohibited from registering for OSHA numbered online courses if they reside outside of OSHA's Region IV.

Materials

Required

  • Photo identification (present at check-in)

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for safety and health professionals, as well as small business owners and managers.

OSHA professionals working on jobsite

What You Will Learn

  • Incident investigation basics
  • The four-step process
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How You Will Benefit

  • Conduct an incident investigation using the four-step procedure.
  • Analyze incidents using proven techniques.
  • Know your responsibilities in a workplace incident.
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The solid OSHA curriculum, fueled with hands-on training, and a strong professional network builds you for a successful safety career.

- Rodrigues "Rocky" Smith
Safety Manager

TRAIN AT YOUR LOCATION

We enable employers to provide specialized, on-location training on their own timetables. Our world-renowned experts can create unique content that meets your employees' specific needs. We also have the ability to deliver courses via web conferencing or on-demand online videos. For 15 or more students, it is more cost-effective for us to come to you.

  • Save Money
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Group Training
  • Customize Content
  • On-Site Training
  • Earn a Certificate
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