Safety ManagementLegal ComplianceInvestigation Techniques

Incident Investigation and Reporting

Master the comprehensive process of investigating workplace incidents, understanding legal requirements, and implementing effective preventive measures to ensure workplace safety compliance.

1 day
Intermediate
87 Students
4.8/5.0

Duration

1 day

Modules

10 Modules

Compliance

OHS Act

Certificate

Professional

What You'll Learn

Conduct legally compliant incident investigations
Apply systematic investigation techniques and root cause analysis
Interview witnesses effectively and gather critical evidence
Write comprehensive investigation reports with actionable recommendations
Implement preventive measures to avoid incident recurrence
Understand supervisor and management responsibilities under OHS Act

Course Content

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of workplace safety concepts
  • Familiarity with South African OHS Act requirements
  • Access to a computer with internet
  • Willingness to practice investigation scenarios

Investigation Methods

Root Cause Analysis

5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis

Bird's Safety Pyramid

Understanding incident ratios and patterns

Evidence Collection

Photography, witness interviews, documentation

Certification

Certified Incident Investigator

Valid for 3 years

Accreditation

OHS Act CompliantDoL Recognized

Benefits

  • Nationally recognized certification
  • Digital badge for LinkedIn
  • Printable certificate
  • Meets legal training requirements

Course Features

  • Lifetime Access
  • Investigation Templates
  • Legal Compliance Guide
  • Case Study Examples

R750

Online Access